Picnic on the Grass (1959)

1959 · 91 min · Romance, Comedy

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. Starring Paul Meurisse, Catherine Rouvel, Jacqueline Morane, Fernand Sardou and Jean-Pierre Granval.

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