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Balloon (2018)

Original title: Ballon

2018-09-27 · 2h 5m · DE
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One of the most daring escapes of the Cold War.

Two families attempt a daredevil plan to escape the GDR with a homemade hot air balloon, but it crashes just before the border. The Stasi finds traces of this attempt to escape and immediately starts investigations, while the two families are forced to build a new escape balloon. With each passing day the Stasi is closer on their heels – a nerve-wracking race against time begins.

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Michael HerbigDirector
Box office
$11.9M

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Karoline SchuchKaroline SchuchDoris StrelzykFriedrich MückeFriedrich MückePeter StrelzykAlicia von RittbergAlicia von RittbergPetra WetzelDavid KrossDavid KrossGünter WetzelJonas HoldenriederJonas HoldenriederFrank StrelzykTilman DöblerTilman DöblerAndreas 'Fitscher' StrelzykThomas KretschmannThomas KretschmannOberstleutnant SeidelRonald KukuliesRonald KukuliesErik BaumannEmily KuscheEmily KuscheKlara BaumannUlrich BrandhoffUlrich BrandhoffOberstleutnant TornowSebastian HülkSebastian HülkOberfeldwebel LeschKai Ivo BaulitzKai Ivo BaulitzLeutnant Strehle

Keywords

Based on a true storyHot air balloonStasiBerlin wallBorder patrolEscape planGerman democratic republicEast germanyGerman historyGerman-german borderEscape from german democratic republic Based on true story

Movie DNA

Genre affinityThriller · Drama · HistoryTheme affinityBased On A True Story · Hot Air Balloon · StasiDialogue densityDramaDirector preference128065Actor preference60010 · 104162 · 258958Country preferenceFr

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Frequently asked questions about Balloon

What is Balloon about?

Two families attempt a daredevil plan to escape the GDR with a homemade hot air balloon, but it crashes just before the border. The Stasi finds traces of this attempt to escape and immediately starts investigations, while the two families are forced to build a new escape balloon. With each passing day the Stasi is closer on their heels – a nerve-wracking race against time begins.

How long is Balloon?

Balloon has a runtime of 125 minutes.