Released:
1959-11-11

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.

Director:
Jean Renoir

Runtime:
1h 31min

Genre:
Romance, Comedy

• Cast:
• 
  Paul Meurisse
  as
  Étienne Alexis, célèbre biologiste
• 
  Catherine Rouvel
  as
  Antoinette dite :Nénette
• 
  Jacqueline Morane
  as
  Titine
• 
  Fernand Sardou
  as
  Nino, le père de Nénette
• 
  Jean-Pierre Granval
  as
  Ritou