Comedy ·Drama ·Family ·Fantasy · France · 1956 · 34m

The Red Balloon

Le Ballon rouge

The Red Balloon poster
Director
Albert Lamorisse
Cast
Pascal Lamorisse as Pascal, the Little Boy Georges Sellier as The Irritated Schoolmaster Vladimir Popov as A Tenant Paul Perey as Pascal's Father Renée Marion as Pascal's Mother Sabine Lamorisse as Little Girl with Blue Balloon
Crew
Edmond Séchan — Director of Photography Pierre Gillette — Editor Maurice Le Roux — Original Music Composer Albert Lamorisse — Writer Albert Lamorisse — Producer
Tagline

Something to uplift your spirit.

Synopsis

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.

Trailer The Red Balloon — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
friendshipparis, francechaselittle boyballoonfoot chasepursuitchildhoodunlikely friendshipfleeingkid gang
Key Collaborators
Albert Lamorisse Director Edmond Séchan Director of Photography Pierre Gillette Editor Maurice Le Roux Original Music Composer Albert Lamorisse Writer Albert Lamorisse Producer
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