Movie Description
Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe
(1959)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Jean Renoir
- Producer : Ginette Doynel
- Editor : Renée Lichtig
- Cast : Paul Meurisse,Catherine Rouvel,Jacqueline Morane,Fernand Sardou,Jean-Pierre Granval,Hélène Duc,Ingrid Nordine,Charles Blavette,Marguerite Cassan,André Brunot
Cast
Étienne Alexis, célèbre biologiste
Antoinette dite :Nénette
Titine
Nino, le père de Nénette
Ritou
Isabelle, la secrétaire du biologiste
la comtesse Marie-Charlotte
le berger Gaspard
Mme Odile Poignant
le curé
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Facts
Original TitleLe Déjeuner sur l'herbe
Status Released
Release Information
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1959-11-11
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 31m
Production CompaniesCompagnie Jean Renoir
Genres
- Romance
- Comedy
