Flight of the Red Balloon (2007)

Flight of the Red Balloon (2007) poster

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.

Director: Hou Hsiao-hsien
Genre: Family, Drama
Runtime: 117 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Mark Lee Ping-Bing
Editing: Liao Ching-Sung, Jean-Christophe Hym
Production: 3H Productions, Margo Films, Les Films du Lendemain, ARTE France Cinéma, Musée d'Orsay
Country: France, Taiwan
Language: Français, 普通话
Budget: $3M
Original Language: fr

Themes

Divorce Process and Aftermath, Hero Journey of a Single Parent

Keywords

paris, france, single parent, nanny, neglect, babysitter, brussels, belgium, balloon, shadow puppet

Trailer

Flight of the Red Balloon Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Flight of the Red Balloon about?
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.
Who directed Flight of the Red Balloon?
Flight of the Red Balloon was directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien.
Who stars in Flight of the Red Balloon?
Flight of the Red Balloon stars Juliette Binoche, Simon Iteanu, Song Fang, Hippolyte Girardot, Louise Margolin, Anna Sigalevitch.
How long is Flight of the Red Balloon?
Flight of the Red Balloon has a runtime of 1h 57m (117 minutes).
What genre is Flight of the Red Balloon?
Flight of the Red Balloon is a Family, Drama film.
What is the budget of Flight of the Red Balloon?
Flight of the Red Balloon had a budget of $3M.
Where was Flight of the Red Balloon produced?
Flight of the Red Balloon was produced in France, Taiwan.
What are the themes of Flight of the Red Balloon?
The themes of Flight of the Red Balloon include: Divorce Process and Aftermath, Hero Journey of a Single Parent.