Drama · United States of America · 2012 · 21m

The Black Balloon

Director

Cast

Mustafa Bekiroglu as Kennon Bltut as Eléonore Hendricks as Francesca LaPrelle as Miranda LaPrelle as Larry Sloman as

Crew

Sean Price Williams — Director of Photography Benny Safdie — Editor Benny Safdie — Writer Josh Safdie — Writer Sam Lisenco — Producer John Furgason — Production Design

Synopsis

While escorting a group of children through New York City, a harried man loses hold of a bouquet of one hundred balloons. Among them, a single black balloon drifts free, seemingly lifeless, only to revive and embark on a strange journey through the city. Searching for companionship, it drifts among the highs and lows of human life, discovering both joy and despair along the way. Conceived as a children’s tale but emerging as a surreal urban fable, The Black Balloon follows the haunting odyssey of a balloon that longs to belong.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

new york city short film

Key Collaborators

Benny Safdie Director Josh Safdie Director Sean Price Williams Director of Photography Benny Safdie Editor Benny Safdie Writer Josh Safdie Writer Sam Lisenco Producer John Furgason Production Design

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