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Albert Lamorisse's classic French film about a boy and his unlikely friendship with a giant, red balloon. The balloon seems to have a mind and will of its own, and it follows the boy wherever he goes, wreaking havoc and creating confusion.
This multi-award winning 34 minute short (originally titled Le Ballon rouge) has sound, but features no discernable dialog. Writer/director Lamorisse's son, Pascal, starred as the boy. The story was later adapted into a successful children's book, and the film has appeared in classrooms, theatres and on television for decades. The movie has received numerous video releases, and is currently available on DVD.
This multi-award winning 34 minute short (originally titled Le Ballon rouge) has sound, but features no discernable dialog. Writer/director Lamorisse's son, Pascal, starred as the boy. The story was later adapted into a successful children's book, and the film has appeared in classrooms, theatres and on television for decades. The movie has received numerous video releases, and is currently available on DVD.
