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The Red Balloon (Released by Janus Films, in association with the Criterion Collection) 
Actors : Pascal Lamorisse, Georges Sellier, Vladimir Popov (II), Paul Perey, René Marion
Director : Albert Lamorisse
Studio : Janus Films
by Janus Films
Brand : Image Entertainment
Release Date : 2008-04-29
Publisher : Janus Films
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 1
EAN : 0715515028820
UPC : 715515028820
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 80 reviews)
List Price : $14.95
Our Price : $9.32
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Product Description |
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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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sweet movie! |
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limited french dialogue, cute boy and a red balloon...how could you not be amused. this is a great short film for anyone of any age. it will just make you feel good. |
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this Balloon is fine |
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I read about the poor quality of the DVD and was dejected that i would have to wait to renew my precious childhood memory. I then gambled on the probability that an older tape would be OK - and it certainly was; the colour and clarity are great! 50 year-old memories are vivid once more! |
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Classic: Just as I remembered.................... |
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It has taken me years to remember this movie from my childhood. We would watch this movie on the slide projector in kindergarten. To my surprise, this was wifey's favorite childhood movie too. Great movie that stands the test of time. |
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Memorable |
I first saw this film when I was in junior high, growing up in Compton, CA. I'm 53 yrs. old and still have pleasant memories of this film.
It was a magical film that left an imprint in my mind. I too think about this film on occasion. This film was well directed and to this day I will watch a foreign or idependent film, with little hesitation. There are a lot of gems out there that our major film studio's won't take a chance on. They rather duplicate the same formula story line over and over.
I rarely watch a film that is nominated for an academy award, because I find more often than not that I don't like them inspite of the hype! |
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A Beautiful Film |
My mother was a big foreign film buff, and made me go with her to see every last one of them that came through town. I don't think I've ever been as touched as I was when I saw this one.
The director does a fantastic job of allowing the audience to bask in the glow of the innocence of childhood. Kids who see this completely understand it, and adults are mystified by the dreamlike quality of the storyline. The heartbreaking, sweet & surreal ending is a tear-jerker...so be prepared.
Do your child a favor and treat them to this film...Or remind yourself of what it felt like to be a kid. |
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