The Red Balloon (Released by Janus Films, in association with the Criterion Collection) | 
 enlarge | Director: Albert Lamorisse
Actors: Pascal Lamorisse, Georges Sellier, Vladimir Popov (ii), Paul Perey, René Marion
Studio: Janus Films
Category: DVD
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Rating:  110 reviews
Sales Rank: 342
Format: Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Ntsc, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: French (Original Language), English (Subtitled)
Rating: G (General Audience)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 34 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: CC1746DDVD
UPC: 715515028820
EAN: 0715515028820
ASIN: B0012Z361M
Theatrical Release Date: March 11, 1957
Release Date: April 29, 2008
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Condition: BRAND NEW AND FACTORY SEALED!
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Product Description
Newly restored and available for the first time on DVD 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.System Requirements:LENGTH: 34 minutes Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: CHILDREN/FAMILY UPC: 715515028820 Manufacturer No: CC1746DDVD
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The late French filmmaker Albert Lamorisse made this classic, 1956 short work about a lonely little Parisian boy (Pascal Lamorisse) befriended by a large red balloon, which seems to have a will of its own. As with his preceding short, 1952's White Mane, Lamorisse took home a grand prize from the Cannes Film Festival for The Red Balloon, and the latter film also won an Academy Award. There have been some stimulating pieces of film criticism (some pro, some con) written about the aesthetics of this little movie over the years, but there's no question it makes for a touching, allegorical piece always certain to prompt conversations among viewers of any age. --Tom Keogh
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 All children must see this film July 1, 2008
Tintin (Istanbul,TURKEY)
I remember that I saw this film with my father but I couldn't remember my age.But this film deeply influenced me.So 50 years later I ordered it and watched it like the same excitement when I am a little boy.To all big children I advise this film.
An Automatic Purchase! June 29, 2008
Ellen M. Stout-Erickson (Bellingham, WA, USA)
As with many other reviewers here, I saw this movie on a klunky, noisy film projector several times in elementary school in the 60s.
When I became a teacher, naturally I haunted book stores and movie sections. When I saw "The Red Balloon" on VHS, it was an Automatic. No pocketbook scrutiny was involved! I went with my heart.
I have used it in classes from kindergarten through 6th grade, encouraging retelling through Beginning-Middle-End format or having Limited English Proficient students generate a word bank. Both ends of the age spectrum have to generate the vocabulary, since the main intelligible words are, "Balloon!" and "Pizza!" (in French). I ask high-level "Why?" questions to encourage high-level writing. The story is straight-forward enough for the students to identify the answers, so they can concentrate on expressing themselves. Not many students have been able to resist the charm and magic of the story. These days, that is high praise, indeed!
I am looking forward to purchasing this DVD. I am very relieved to read that the color and sound qualities are better than some have reported.
A most have movie if your kid is 5-10 years old June 26, 2008
Ian Molinelli Rionda (Puerto Rico)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Great movie, excellent imagination in the plot. Great for kids and grown-ups. highly recommend.colors look great in the dvd format.
Tops! June 24, 2008
dmm
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
No wonder this film ran away with so many prizes! For audiences accustomed to trite story lines and obvious symbolism, Red Balloon remains a prime example of how film art can tell a pure story with enough levels of meaning for the youngest child through the oldest sage.
The Red Balloon June 13, 2008
David M. Morgan (Albuquerque, NM)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This has been a favorite classic since I first saw it in the 50's. Finally it is on a DVD which I sent to my daughter to share with my grandchildren. Of course, I included a package of large RED balloons.
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