Picnic on the Grass

1h 32m 1960

Brief Synopsis

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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.

Cast & Crew

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Jean Renoir

Director

Paul Meurisse

Catherine Rouvel

Charles Blavette

Robert Chandeau

Michel Pericart

Film Details

Also Known As
Le Dejeuner Sur L'herbe
Genre
Comedy
Drama
Foreign
Romance
Release Date
1960
Location
Les Colettes, Cagnes, France

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 32m
Sound
Mono (Western Electric Sound System)
Color
Color (Eastmancolor)
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.66 : 1

Synopsis

A stuffy and pompous professor, a staunch defender of the artificial insemination issue, runs for the Presidency of Europe. Before he does that he is top marry his bourgeouis cousin in a highly-publicized ceremony in the country. But, he gets thrown off his high-horse and reconsiders his views on life when he falls in love with a simple country girl.

Director

Jean Renoir

Director

Cast

Paul Meurisse

Catherine Rouvel

Charles Blavette

Robert Chandeau

Michel Pericart

Andre Brunot

Ghislaine Dumont

Regine Blaess

Jacqueline Fontel

Jean-pierre Granval

Jean Claudio

Francis Miege

Micheline Gary

Michel Herbault

Roland Thierry

Marguerite Cassan

Jacqueline Morane

Helene Duc

M You

Fernand Sardou

Paulette Dubost

Jacques Dannoville

Raymond Jourdan

Frederick O'brady

Pierre Leproux

Ingrid Nordine

Crew

Maurice Beuchey

Assistant Director

Yvette Bonnay

Wardrobe Supervisor

Joseph De Bretagne

Sound

Pierre Cadiou

Assistant Art Director

Jean Denesles

Assistant Director

Marcel-louis Dieulot

Art Director

Ginette Doynel

Producer

Monique Dunan

Costume Designer

Yvonne Fortuna

Makeup Supervisor

Georges Gandart

Electrician

Andree Gauthey

Script Supervisor

Pierre Guéguen

Camera Operator

Jean-yves Hubert

Consultant

Marcel Jaffredo

Other

Joseph Kosma

Music

Josiane Landic

Assistant Costume Designer

Georges Leclerc

Director Of Photography

Renée Lichtig

Editor

Francoise London

Assistant Editor

Y Maupas

Wardrobe Supervisor

Andre Moindrat

Lighting Technician

Francis Morane

Assistant Director

Hedy Naka

Assistant Director

Marinette Pasquet

Script Supervisor

Jean-louis Picavet

Camera Operator

André Piltant

Assistant Art Director

Henri Prat

Electrician

Jean Renoir

Screenplay

Philip Rivier

Photography

Jean Serge

Consultant

Jean-pierre Spiero

Assistant Director

Fernande Ugi

Makeup Assistant

Andréas Winding

Camera Operator

Film Details

Also Known As
Le Dejeuner Sur L'herbe
Genre
Comedy
Drama
Foreign
Romance
Release Date
1960
Location
Les Colettes, Cagnes, France

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 32m
Sound
Mono (Western Electric Sound System)
Color
Color (Eastmancolor)
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.66 : 1

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 1960

Released in United States July 1990

Shown at The Public Theater (Renoir Retrospective) in New York City July 25-26, 1990.

Released in United States 1960

Released in United States July 1990 (Shown at The Public Theater (Renoir Retrospective) in New York City July 25-26, 1990.)

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