Picnic on the Grass
64.00%|November 11, 1959|Romance, Comedy
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 NĂ©nette, a farm lass who wants to have a baby but is unimpressed with men.
Featured Crew
Jean Renoir
Director
Marcel-Louis Dieulot
Set Decoration
Monique Dunan
Costume Design
Cast
Paul Meurisse
Étienne Alexis, célèbre biologiste
Catherine Rouvel
Antoinette dite :NĂ©nette
Jacqueline Morane
Titine
Fernand Sardou
Nino, le père de Nénette
Jean-Pierre Granval
Ritou