Plot Summary

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.

Movie Details

Original Title
Le Voyage du ballon rouge
Status
released
Original Language
fr
Budget
$3.0M

Where to watch free (US)

Plex
Plex Channel

Production Companies

3H Productions
Margo Films
Les Films du Lendemain
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