Picnic on the Grass (1959)
Le déjeuner sur l'herbe (original title)Reference View | Change View
- 1h 31min
- Comedy, Romance
- 11 Nov 1959 (France)
- Movie
Etienne Alexis, a scientist promoting artificial insemination for social betterment, hosts an aseptic picnic for his engagement to a German cousin. A windstorm brings him together with Nénette, a farm lass who is unimpressed with men.
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| Paul Meurisse | ... |
Prof. Étienne Alexis
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| Charles Blavette | ... |
Gaspard
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| André Brunot | ... |
Le Curé
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Régine Blaess | ... |
Claire
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Marguerite Cassan | ... |
Mme Poignant
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Robert Chandeau | ... |
Laurent
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Jacques Dannoville | ... |
Mr. Poignant
(as Jacques Danoville)
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Hélène Duc | ... |
Isabelle
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| Paulette Dubost | ... |
Forestier
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Ghislaine Dumont | ... |
Magda
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Jacqueline Fontel | ... |
Michelet
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Micheline Gary | ... |
Madeleine
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Jean-Pierre Granval | ... |
Ritou
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Michel Herbault | ... |
Moutet
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Raymond Jourdan | ... |
Eustache
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Pierre Leproux | ... |
Bailly
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François Miège | ... |
Barthélemy
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Jacqueline Morane | ... |
Titine
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Ingrid Nordine | ... |
Marie-Charlotte von Werner
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Frédéric O'Brady | ... |
Rudolf
(as O'Brady)
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Jean Claudio | ... |
Rousseau
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Fernand Sardou | ... |
Nino
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| Catherine Rouvel | ... |
Nénette
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Henri Arius | ... |
(uncredited)
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Dupraz | ... |
TV announcer (uncredited)
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Yves-André Hubert | ... |
(uncredited)
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Jacqueline Huet | ... |
TV announcer (uncredited)
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Michel Péricard | ... |
TV announcer (uncredited)
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Thierry Roland | ... |
TV announcer (uncredited)
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Georges Rouveyre | ... |
A car driver (uncredited)
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Claude-Henri Salerne | ... |
TV announcer (uncredited)
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M. You | ... |
Chapuis (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Jean Renoir | ||
Written by
| Jean Renoir | ... | (scenario) |
Produced by
| Ginette Doynel | ... | producer (as Ginette Courtois-Doynel) |
Music by
| Joseph Kosma | ||
Cinematography by
| Georges Leclerc | ||
Editing by
| Renée Lichtig | ||
Editorial Department
| Françoise London | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
Set Decoration by
| Marcel-Louis Dieulot | ||
| Pierre Cadiou | ... | (uncredited) |
| André Piltant | ... | (uncredited) |
Costume Design by
| Monique Dunan | ... | (as Monique Dunand) |
| Josiane Landic | ... | (uncredited) |
Makeup Department
| Yvonne Fortuna | ... | makeup artist |
| Fernande Hugi | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Maurice Beuchey | ... | unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Jean Serge | ... | assistant director |
| Francis Morane | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
| Marc Simenon | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
| Jean-Pierre Spiero | ... | third assistant director (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Alessandro Biancani | ... | audio restorer |
| Joseph de Bretagne | ... | sound (as J. De Bretagne) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| André Domage | ... | camera operator |
| Pierre Guéguen | ... | camera operator (as Pierre Guegen) |
| Jean-Louis Picavet | ... | camera operator |
| René Ribault | ... | camera operator |
| Andréas Winding | ... | camera operator (as Andreas Winding) |
| Georges Gandart | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Marcel Jaffredo | ... | key grip (uncredited) |
| André Moindrot | ... | lighting technician (uncredited) |
| Henri Prat | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Philippe Rivier | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Yvette Bonnay | ... | costumer (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Andrée Gauthey | ... | script supervisor |
| Marinette Pasquet | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Yves-André Hubert | ... | technical consultant |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Pathé Consortium Cinéma (1959) (France) (theatrical)
- StudioCanal (2003) (France) (DVD)
- Eurooppalainen Filmi (1961) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Kingsley-Union Films (1960) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Mondial Films (1960) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Nippon Herald Films (1963) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Wivefilm (1960) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Kinokuniya (2009) (Japan) (DVD)
- MTV3 (1981) (Finland) (tv) (as MTV1)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (1996) (Finland) (tv)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (2024) (Finland) (tv) (and Internet)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- LAX Lab. (optical effects)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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.
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| Taglines | Here is a Film That Breaks Every Rule and Divides the Audiences Into Joyful Accomplises and Embarassed Prigs... See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | According to film critic Jonas Mekas, Jean Renoir made this film with the money he got from the American release of La grande illusion. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Happiness (1965). See more » |