The Red Balloon (Criterion Collection) (DVD, 1956)

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Criterion DVD release. Two short films by Albert Lamorisse. Descriptions by Criterion below THE RED BALLOON Rarely has the spirit of childhood been evoked as exquisitely as in this Academy Award–winning cinematic fable, a fantasy with the texture of reality. On the streets of 1950s Paris, a young boy (played by director Albert Lamorisse’s son, Pascal) is launched on a miraculous adventure when he’s playfully pursued by a shiny red balloon that seems to have a mind of its own—until the harsh realities of the world interfere, setting the stage for a deeply moving finale. Shot in beautifully muted Technicolor, this beguiling allegory of innocence and transcendence has inspired generations of viewers to let their imaginations take flight. WHITE MANE

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UPC0715515028820
eBay Product ID (ePID)7046037705

Product Key Features

Movie/TV TitleThe Red Balloon (Criterion Collection)
FormatDVD
Release Year1956
GenreDrama
StudioCriterion Collection
Sub-GenreForeign-French

Dimensions

Item Height0.65 in
Item Weight0.23 lb
Item Length7.55 in
Item Width5.40 in

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Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
Number of Discs1

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    5-1/2 stars for a true TRUE classic film. Glad to have it in U.S. format on CD. Thanks

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  • What makes the art of cinema so accessible, so great - watch this.

    A simple story that asks you to suspend disbelief for twenty minutes - a beautifully touching parable, wordless and of incredible power - one of the greatest short subjects ever made.

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  • Red Balloon brings compnionship to a lonesome young boy and becomes a powerfully uplifting metaphor.

    You won't need to speak French or even use the subtitle function. This is a universal story of boyhood.

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  • Experience Life!!!

    Had the original first edition book for my granddaughter and bought the DVD to go with it!!!

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  • Totally Colorized

    The original movie I saw as a kid was in black & white until all the balloons come at the end. I was dissappointed that this is all in color, losing much of the dramatic effect of black & white.

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    A childhood favorite, and my kids loved it just as much!

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    I remember this movie from quite some time ago. It is still a wonderful movie to watch.

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  • Brings back memories

    I saw this movie in elementary school back in the early 70s and it brought me fond memories of my childhood.

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    Love this old import movie, cute. Thank you.

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