The Red Balloon

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Comedy Fantasy Drama

1956, Movie, 34min

Rarely has the spirit of childhood been evoked as exquisitely as in this Academy Award–winning cinematic fable, a fantasy with the texture of reality. On the streets of 1950s Paris, a young boy (played by director Albert Lamorisse’s son, Pascal) is launched on a miraculous adventure when he’s playfully pursued by a shiny red balloon that seems to have a mind of its own—until the harsh realities of the world interfere, setting the stage for a deeply moving finale. Shot in beautifully muted Technicolor, this beguiling allegory of innocence and transcendence has inspired generations of viewers to let their imaginations take flight.

"The Red Balloon" — comedy, fantasy and drama movie produced in France and released in 1956. It has a very high rating on IMDb: 8.1 stars out of 10. It is a short film with a runtime of 34min. "The Red Balloon" is currently available to stream on HBO Max, The Criterion Channel and Amazon Prime ⎥ HBO Max and for rent and to buy on Apple TV, Amazon Store and Fandango at Home. Click on a playlink to watch it now!

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8.1

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Critic Ian Freer

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Some 54 years before 'Up', Lamorisse wrings cinematic gold out of the magical properties of balloons in a simple, affecting narrative.

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Michael Thomsen

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Klassisk fransk børnefilm der kun er en halv time lang. Meget smuk og poetisk. Moderne børn vil MULIGVIS kede sig lidt. Måske mere for den voksne filmelsker.

3 years ago