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The Red Balloon starring: Pascal Lamorisse, Georges Sellier, Vladimir Popov (II), Paul Perey, René Marion
directed by: Albert Lamorisse


 : The Red Balloon

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Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786303968650
Format: Color, NTSC
ISBN: 6303968651
Label: Homevision
Manufacturer: Homevision
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Homevision
Release Date: February 20, 1996
Running Time: 34 minutes
Studio: Homevision
Theatrical Release Date: March 11, 1957
Sales Rank: 4642




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Editorial Review:

Description:
One of the most famous short films ever made, The Red Balloon is a childhood fantasy with appeal for viewers of every age. It is the story of Pascal, a lonely French boy who befriends a wondrous red balloon which follows him everywhere--to school and church--and even hovers outside his window when he is in his room. Filmed entirely in the picturesque back streets and narrow alleys of Old Montmartre, the film has been acclaimed through the world as an immortal masterpiece of lyrical poetry. The Red Balloon is both a beguiling fantasy and a touching allegory on the magic powers of love and friendship.

Amazon.com:
The late French filmmaker Albert Lamorisse made this classic, 1956 short work about a lonely little Parisian boy (Pascal Lamorisse) befriended by a large red balloon, which seems to have a will of its own. As with his preceding short, 1952's White Mane, Lamorisse took home a grand prize from the Cannes Film Festival for The Red Balloon, and the latter film also won an Academy Award. There have been some stimulating pieces of film criticism (some pro, some con) written about the aesthetics of this little movie over the years, but there's no question it makes for a touching, allegorical piece always certain to prompt conversations among viewers of any age. --Tom Keogh



Customer Reviews
Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - classically simple and beautiful
Simple premise, beautiful camerawork. The kind of story that contains a universe within itself. This film shares space on my mental shelf with "Le Petit Prince" for the purity of vision and innocence it embodies.



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - This is a must have DVD
The Red Balloon (Released by Janus Films, in association with the Criterion Collection)

The Red Balloon is a delightful movie for adults as well as kids. We were pleased to see it released on DVD, since prior to that release, we had to borrow the movie on 16MM film from the local library and show it at home on our 16MM sound motion picture projector. This is a must have DVD for families.





Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was amazed with the Quality and Care that went into this Movie and its restoration.



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Perfection
I think this move is just perfection. I love the story line, the music and especially the scenery of 1950s Paris.



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Charming
"The Red Balloon" is probably the most charming short film ever made. That's not easy to say, of course. But the simple storyline, understated acting, and pathos of "Red Balloon" make it a delight to watch in a way that few films are.

The story concerns a young boy who gets a large red balloon, which has a mind of its own. The balloon follows its new owner around Paris, and will stay when asked to. It even pursues a love interest at one point. Unfortunately, some ruffians want to destroy ... Read More

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