The Red Balloon (1956)
Original title: Le ballon rouge
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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.
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Pascal LamorissePascal, the Little Boy
Georges SellierThe Irritated SchoolmasterPaul PereyPascal's FatherVladimir PopovA TenantRenée MarionPascal's Mother
Sabine LamorisseLittle Girl with Blue BalloonMichel Pezin
RenaudA Twin in RedDavid SéchanA Twin in RedKeywords
FriendshipChaseChildrenUnlikely friendshipParis, franceLittle boyBalloonFoot chaseChildhoodPursuitKid gangBalloonsFleeing
Movie DNA
Genre affinityComedy · Fantasy · DramaTheme affinityFriendship · Chase · ChildrenDialogue densityComedy · DramaPacingShortEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference1015945
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What is The Red Balloon about?
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.
How long is The Red Balloon?
The Red Balloon has a runtime of 34 minutes.
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