Picnic on the Grass

Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe

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

Music

Joseph Kosma

Screenplay

Jean Renoir

Status

Released

Release date

11/11/1959

Original language

French