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Picnic on the Grass

Original title: Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe

1959 · 1 h 31 · France · French

  • Comedy
  • Romance

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.

Directed by
Jean Renoir
Written by
Jean Renoir

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