Picnic on the Grass
RomanceComedy
Etienne Alexis, a candidate for president of the new Europe, 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 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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A playful, provocative romp that skewers intellectualism with earthy desires. It's a visually lush, often absurd exploration of nature's wildness crashing into sterile, modern ideals. Expect witty dialogue and unexpected, surreal turns.
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