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Picnic on the Grass

A charismatic scientist, Etienne Alexis, runs for president of the new Europe, promising a future where artificial insemination drives societal progress and eliminates passion, with his family's powerful chemical corporation poised to reap significant benefits from his presidency.

Etienne Alexis, a presidential candidate, advocates for artificial insemination to improve society and eliminate passion. His family, owners of chemical corporations, hosts a sterile and intellectual celebration of his engagement to a German cousin. However, nature intervenes at an aseptic picnic, where a shepherd's flute sparks a windstorm that brings Alexis together with Nénette, a passionate farm girl seeking motherhood.

Info about Picnic on the Grass

Studio(s): Compagnie Jean Renoir

Originally Released: United States, Nov 11, 1959

Production Country: France

Genres:Comedy, Romance