Flight of the Red Balloon

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.

Release date : 2007-05-17

Production country :
France, Taiwan

Production company :
3H Productions, Margo Films, Les Films du Lendemain, ARTE France Cinéma, Musée d'Orsay

Durasi : 117 Min.

Popularity : 0

6.20

Total Vote : 54

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