Flight of the Red Balloon
FamilyDrama
The first part in a new series of films produced by Musée d'Orsay, 'Flight of the Red Balloon' tells the story of a French family as seen through the eyes of a Chinese student. The film was shot in August and September 2006 on location in Paris. This is Hou Hsiao-Hsien's first Western film. It is based on the classic French short The Red Balloon directed by Albert Lamorisse.
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A quiet, dreamlike exploration of a child's world in Paris, punctuated by a mysterious red balloon. It feels like a gentle, artistic observation of urban solitude and the search for connection, with a touch of magical realism.
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