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Picnic on the Grass
Etienne Alexis, a candidate for president of the new Europe, is a scientist promoting artificial insemination for social betterment and therapy to eliminate passion. To celebrate his engagement to a cousin, he hosts an aseptic picnic, where mother nature asserts herself. A shepherd's flute conjures a windstorm that throws Alexis together with the luscious Nénette, a farm lass who wants to have a baby but is unimpressed with men.
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Picnic on the Grass
- Overview
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- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Nov 11, 1959
Runtime
1h 31m
Genres
Romance, Comedy
User Score
64%
Original Title
Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe
Production Companies
Compagnie Jean Renoir
Director
Jean Renoir
Description
Etienne Alexis, a candidate for president of the new Europe, is a scientist promoting artificial insemination for social betterment and therapy to eliminate passion. To celebrate his engagement to a cousin, he hosts an aseptic picnic, where mother nature asserts herself. A shepherd's flute conjures a windstorm that throws Alexis together with the luscious Nénette, a farm lass who wants to have a baby but is unimpressed with men.
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