The Red Balloon
1956 · TMDB 7.7 · Le Ballon rouge
Directed by Albert Lamorisse
A young boy discovers a stray balloon, which seems to have a mind of its own, on the streets of Paris. The two become inseparable, yet the world’s harsh realities finally interfere.
Why it matters
A Parisian boy befriends a sentient red balloon, and together they navigate a city that is both magical and cruel. Lamorisse's short film is a masterclass in visual storytelling, with no dialogue and a heart as big as the sky.
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- Runtime
- 34 min
- Released
- 1956-08-24
- Studio
- Films Montsouris
- Country
- France
- Language
- French
- TMDB score
- 7.7
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