The Red Balloon (1956)
The Red Balloon (1956) is a drama film directed by Albert Lamorisse. A small boy finds a red balloon in Paris and discovers that it behaves like a companion. Their journey through the streets becomes a fantasy about friendship, freedom and the intrusion of other people’s cruelty.
The Red Balloon cast and character roles
| Performer | Character |
|---|---|
| Pascal Lamorisse | The boy |
| Sabine Lamorisse | The girl with the blue balloon |
A short film built around movement and color
The Red Balloon is a French short, running about 34 minutes, rather than a conventional feature-length adventure. Pascal Lamorisse, the director’s son, plays the child. Its central relationship is communicated largely through the boy’s movements and the balloon’s behavior. When selecting an edition, check that it is Albert Lamorisse’s 1956 film; the original title is Le Ballon rouge, which may also appear in a catalogue.
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