Picnic on the Grass
Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe
Synopsis
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.
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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
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Renoir
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Renoir
- Original Score
- Joseph Kosma
- Original Title
- Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Compagnie Jean Renoir
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Renoir
Jean Renoir
Joseph Kosma
Georges Leclerc
Renée Lichtig
Ginette Doynel
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Renoir
Director
Monique Dunan
Costume Design
Renée Lichtig
Editor
Joseph Kosma
Original Music Composer
Ginette Doynel
Producer
Jean Renoir
Screenplay
Georges Leclerc
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Jean Renoir
Jean Renoir (French: [ʁənwaʁ]; 15 September 1894 – 12 February 1979) was a French film director, screenwriter, actor, producer and author. As a film director and actor, he made more than forty films from the silent era to the end of the 1960s. His films La Grande Illusion (1937) and The Rules of the Game (1939) are often cited by critics as among the greatest films ever made. He was ranked by the BFI's Sight & Sound poll of critics in 2002 as the fourth greatest director of all time. Among numerous honors accrued during his lifetime, he received a Lifetime Achievement Academy Award in 1975 for his contribution to the motion picture industry. Renoir was the son of the painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir. He was one of the first filmmakers to be known as an auteur.
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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?
The principal cast of Picnic on the Grass includes Paul Meurisse, Catherine Rouvel, Jacqueline Morane, Fernand Sardou, Jean-Pierre Granval.
When was Picnic on the Grass released and how long is it?
Picnic on the Grass was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Picnic on the Grass?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Picnic on the Grass was composed by Joseph Kosma.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Picnic on the Grass?
Picnic on the Grass holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).