Picnic on the Grass
1959 · directed by Jean Renoir
- Rating
- 67/100
- Hit
- no
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.
Picnic on the Grass (1959), directed by Jean Renoir, rates 67/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.
Cast
- Paul Meurisse
- Catherine Rouvel
- Jacqueline Morane
- Fernand Sardou
- Jean-Pierre Granval
- Hélène Duc
- Ingrid Nordine
- Charles Blavette
- Marguerite Cassan
- André Brunot
Crew
- Georges Leclerc — Director of Photography
- Renée Lichtig — Editor
- Joseph Kosma — Original Music Composer
- Jean Renoir — Screenplay
More from Jean Renoir
- The Rules of the Game (1939) — 99/100 · hit
- Grand Illusion (1937) — 87/100 · hit
- La Chienne (1931) — 84/100 · hit
- A Day in the Country (1946) — 84/100 · hit
- French Cancan (1955) — 84/100 · hit
- Toni (1935) — 83/100 · hit
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