Albert Lamorisse's exquisite The Red Balloon remains one of the most beloved children's films of all time. In this deceptively simple, nearly wordless tale, 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. With its glorious palette and allegorical purity, the Academy Award-winning The Red Balloon has enchanted movie lovers, young and old, for generations.

Reviews:
"Utterly charming, tender, and humorous."
The New York Times

"To see The Red Balloon is to laugh, and cry, at the impossible joy of being a child again."
Entertainment Weekly

Awards:
Winner, Dove Approved, The Dove Foundation
1956 Academy Award Winner of Best Screenplay

Run Time: 34
Colour Format: Colour
Audio: Dolby Digital Mono
Language: French
16:9: No
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number of Discs: 1
Closed Captions: No
Subtitle: English
Special Features:
Theatrical trailer

Product Information

Janus Films

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