The Red Balloon

The Red Balloon (1956)

Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy34 minutes
77%
User score

Something to uplift your spirit.

Description

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.

Albert Lamorisse
Director, Writer

Actors

Pascal Lamorisse
Pascal Lamorisse
Pascal, the Little Boy
Georges Sellier
Georges Sellier
The Irritated Schoolmaster
Vladimir Popov
Vladimir Popov
A Tenant
Paul Perey
Paul Perey
Pascal's Father
Renée Marion
Renée Marion
Pascal's Mother
Sabine Lamorisse
Sabine Lamorisse
Little Girl with Blue Balloon
Michel Pezin
Michel Pezin
Renaud
Renaud
A Twin in Red
David Séchan
David Séchan
A Twin in Red
Status

Released

Original language

French

Budget

—

Revenue

$48,980

Keywords
friendshipparis, francechaselittle boyballoonfoot chasepursuitchildhoodunlikely friendshipfleeingkid gang