The Red Balloon (1956)

Something to uplift your spirit.

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.

Directed by: Albert Lamorisse

Written by: Albert Lamorisse

Music by: Maurice Le Roux

Starring: Pascal Lamorisse, Georges Sellier, Vladimir Popov, Paul Perey, Renée Marion, Sabine Lamorisse, Michel Pezin, Renaud, David Séchan

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy

Released: 1956-08-24

Runtime: 34 minutes

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