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Directed by Albert Lamorisse
Le Ballon rouge
A critically acclaimed, atmospheric comedy.
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.
The Red Balloon is showing in 1 cinema in Berlin - next screening Sunday 18 October at 14:30 at Arsenal - Institute for Film and Video Art E.V.
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red balloon from IT: who are you?red balloon from the red balloon: i’m you, but stronger and french
never imagined that at 22 years old i'd be crying over fictional ghost balloons but here we are
A group of French kids addicted to helium terrorize a telekinetic boy and his balloon just to get their next fix.
A young boy in Paris finds a stray balloon that appears to follow him everywhere, forming a distinct bond that challenges the indifference of the world around him.
Albert Lamorisse directed the film in 1956, creating a renowned visual fable that won an Academy Award.
Yes, it won the Palme d'Or for Best Short Film at Cannes and the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.