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The Red Balloon

The Red Balloon

Something to uplift your spirit.

19567.70h 34m

Overview

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.

Directed by Albert Lamorisse
Written by Albert Lamorisse
Produced by Albert Lamorisse
Box Office0Revenue: $49K

Top Cast

Pascal Lamorisse

Pascal Lamorisse

Pascal, the Little Boy

Georges Sellier

Georges Sellier

The Irritated Schoolmaster

Vladimir Popov

Vladimir Popov

A Tenant

P

Paul Perey

Pascal's Father

R

Renée Marion

Pascal's Mother

S

Sabine Lamorisse

Little Girl with Blue Balloon

M

Michel Pezin

Renaud

Renaud

A Twin in Red

David Séchan

David Séchan

A Twin in Red

Themes & Keywords

friendshipparis, francechaselittle boyballoonfoot chasepursuitchildhoodunlikely friendshipfleeingkid gang

About The Red Balloon

The Red Balloon is a comedy, drama, family, fantasy film released in 1956 exploring themes of friendship, paris, france, chase, little boy, balloon, foot chase. Directed by Albert Lamorisse, it stars Pascal Lamorisse, Georges Sellier, Vladimir Popov. 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.

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