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.
Release Date | November 11, 1959 | |
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Status | Released | |
Original Title | Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe | |
Runtime | 1h 31min | |
Budget | — | |
Revenue | — | |
Language | French | |
Original Language | French | |
Production Countries | France | |
Production Companies | Compagnie Jean Renoir |