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Picnic on the Grass

Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe

Release: 1959-11-11·Runtime: 91m·★ 6.2
RomanceComedy

New Europe presidential candidate Etienne Alexis 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 throwing Alexis together with the luscious Nénette, a farm lass who, although unimpressed with men, wants to have a baby.

Production Countries

France

Production Companies

Compagnie Jean Renoir