Picnic on the Grass

1959 · 1h 31m

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

Cast

Paul Meurisse

Étienne Alexis, célèbre biologiste

Catherine Rouvel

Antoinette dite :Nénette

Jacqueline Morane

Titine

Fernand Sardou

Nino, le père de Nénette

Jean-Pierre Granval

Ritou