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Picnic on the Grass poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 69.2 / 100
1959·Comedy / Romance·1h 31m

PICNIC ON THE GRASS

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.

Above the Line
Jean Renoir·DirectorJean Renoir·ScreenplayGeorges Leclerc·Director of PhotographyJoseph Kosma·Original Music ComposerRenée Lichtig·Editor
Cast
Paul Meurisse·Étienne Alexis, célèbre biologisteCatherine Rouvel·Antoinette dite :NénetteJacqueline Morane·TitineFernand Sardou·Nino, le père de NénetteJean-Pierre Granval·RitouHélène Duc·Isabelle, la secrétaire du biologisteIngrid Nordine·la comtesse Marie-CharlotteCharles Blavette·le berger GaspardMarguerite Cassan·Mme Odile PoignantAndré Brunot·le curé
Full Crew
(8 credits)
Directing· 1
Jean Renoir·Director
Writing· 1
Jean Renoir·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Georges Leclerc·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Renée Lichtig·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Joseph Kosma·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 2
Monique Dunan·Costume DesignMarcel-Louis Dieulot·Set Decoration
Production· 1
Ginette Doynel·Producer
By the Numbers
69.2
OF 100
Master Score
6.5
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#21418F
#80C8D1
#F3E130
Mood
Sensual, Serene
Composition
Centered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Painted

“An illustrated movie poster features a topless woman with dark hair, seen from the back and slightly to the right, holding a white cloth to her chest. Her eyes ”

romancedrama
Key Elements
White ClothYellow Banner
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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