Picnic on the Grass (1961)

  • 18
  • 02/06/1961 (DE)
  • Romance, Comedy
  • 1h 31m

Overview

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.

Jean Renoir

Director, Screenplay

Cast

Paul Meurisse's headshot

Paul Meurisse

Étienne Alexis, célèbre biologiste
Catherine Rouvel's headshot

Catherine Rouvel

Antoinette dite :Nénette
Jacqueline Morane's headshot

Jacqueline Morane

Titine
Fernand Sardou's headshot

Fernand Sardou

Nino, le père de Nénette
Jean-Pierre Granval's headshot

Jean-Pierre Granval

Ritou
Hélène Duc's headshot

Hélène Duc

Isabelle, la secrétaire du biologiste
Ingrid Nordine's headshot

Ingrid Nordine

la comtesse Marie-Charlotte
Charles Blavette's headshot

Charles Blavette

le berger Gaspard

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