Le déjeuner sur l'herbe

Nov 11 1959 N/A 1h 31m
Comedy, Romance

Etienne Alexis, a candidate for president of the new Europe, 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 that throws Alexis together with the luscious Nénette, a farm lass who wants to have a baby but is unimpressed with men.

Plot

Etienne Alexis, a candidate for president of the new Europe, is a scientist promoting artificial insemination for social betterment and therapy to eliminate passion. His wealthy household (his family owns chemical corporations that will profit from his ideas) is stiff, intellectual, and sterile. To celebrate his engagement to a German cousin, he hosts an aseptic picnic, where mother nature asserts herself. A shepherd's flute conjures a windstorm that throws Alexis together with the luscious Nénette, a farm lass who wants to have a baby but is unimpressed with men.

Written by

Jean Renoir

Directed by

Jean Renoir

Cast

Paul Meurisse, Charles Blavette, André Brunot

Crew

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Production Countries

France

Production Companies

Compagnie Jean Renoir

Languages

Français

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
1,559
Average Rating
6.5 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA