Picnic on the Grass (1959)
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.
Director: Jean Renoir
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: November 11, 1959
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
- Hélène Duc - Isabelle, la secrétaire du biologiste
- Ingrid Nordine - la comtesse Marie-Charlotte
- Charles Blavette - le berger Gaspard
- Marguerite Cassan - Mme Odile Poignant
- André Brunot - le curé
Screenplay
- Jean Renoir (Screenplay)
Music: Joseph Kosma
Cinematography: Georges Leclerc
Editing: Renée Lichtig
Production: Compagnie Jean Renoir
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Jean Renoir
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Picnic on the Grass about?
- 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.
- Who directed Picnic on the Grass?
- Picnic on the Grass was directed by Jean Renoir.
- Who stars in Picnic on the Grass?
- Picnic on the Grass stars Paul Meurisse, Catherine Rouvel, Jacqueline Morane, Fernand Sardou, Jean-Pierre Granval, Hélène Duc.
- How long is Picnic on the Grass?
- Picnic on the Grass has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Picnic on the Grass?
- Picnic on the Grass is a Romance, Comedy film.
- Where was Picnic on the Grass produced?
- Picnic on the Grass was produced in France.