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Flight of the Red Balloon
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Flight of the Red Balloon

2007 · 117 min Family Drama
6.2 / 10 · TMDB

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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Flight of the Red Balloon has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.2/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A 2007 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

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🎭 Cast

Juliette Binoche

Juliette Binoche

Suzanne

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Simon Iteanu

Simon

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Song Fang

Song

Hippolyte Girardot

Hippolyte Girardot

Marc

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Louise Margolin

Louise

Anna Sigalevitch

Anna Sigalevitch

Anna

Flore Vannier-Moreau

Flore Vannier-Moreau

Flore

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