The Red Balloon
1956 ‧ Fantasy/Comedy ‧ 34 mins
Award-winning short film by Albert Lamorisse, elegantly capturing the adventures of a boy who befriends a seemingly sentient balloon and follows it through the streets of Paris.
Release date: March 11, 1957 (USA)
Director: Albert Lamorisse
Distributed by: Janus Films
Film location: Paris
Cinematography: Edmond Séchan
Edited by: Pierre Gillette