What is Picnic on the Grass?
Picnic on the Grass is a film released in 1959. The story follows Etienne Alexis, a New Europe presidential candidate and scientist who promotes artificial insemination for social betterment and therapy to eliminate passion.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1959
- Release date
- Nov 11, 1959
- Genres
- Romance, Comedy
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.3/10
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Picnic on the Grass is a film released in 1959. The story follows Etienne Alexis, a New Europe presidential candidate and scientist who promotes artificial insemination for social betterment and therapy to eliminate passion. To celebrate his engagement to a cousin, he hosts an aseptic picnic. During the event, Mother Nature asserts herself when a shepherd's flute conjures a windstorm. This sudden storm throws Alexis together with the luscious Nénette, a farm lass who, although unimpressed with men, wants to have a baby.
Should you watch it?
“A scientist promoting a passionless society finds his logic challenged by the unpredictable forces of nature.”
- It features a unique clash between cold scientific rationalism and the raw, untamed power of nature.
- The film explores the tension between social engineering and human instinct through a satirical lens.
- Directed by Jean Renoir, the story offers a distinct perspective on the pursuit of social betterment.
- The film's focus on philosophical debate and satirical themes may feel slow for viewers seeking fast-paced action.
Watch it if you enjoy intellectual comedies that examine the absurdity of human social structures.
The film maintains a lighthearted, satirical tone with a deliberate, leisurely pace suitable for mature audiences.
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Is this film worth watching?
It is worth watching for those interested in mid-century French cinema and satirical examinations of social ideology.
How long is the film?
The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty-one minutes.
Are there essential episodes to watch?
This is a feature-length film rather than a television series, so there are no episodes.
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