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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1Audience Rating: G (General Audience) Binding: DVD Brand: Image Entertainment EAN: 0715515028820 Format: Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen Item Dimensions: Label: Janus Films Languages: Manufacturer: Janus Films MPN: CC1746DDVD Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Janus Films Region Code: 1 Release Date: April 29, 2008 Running Time: 34 minutes Studio: Janus Films Theatrical Release Date: March 11, 1957 Editorial Review: Product Description: 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 Amazon.com: 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 Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Charming"The Red Balloon" is probably the most charming short film ever made. That's not easy to say, of course. But the simple storyline, understated acting, and pathos of "Red Balloon" make it a delight to watch in a way that few films are. The story concerns a young boy who gets a large red balloon, which has a mind of its own. The balloon follows its new owner around Paris, and will stay when asked to. It even pursues a love interest at one point. Unfortunately, some ruffians want to destroy ... Read More Rating:  - Red Balloon DVDIts a cute movie yes.. there's no talking... its done all thru vision... I was hoping it'd catch my grandson's attention more than it did... but he's pretty young.. It is cute... Rating: - BEAUTIFUL FILMI saw this film when I was 8, and I liked it so much, now I am so happy because I could feel the same when I was a kid..it is a great classical film.. Rating: - All children must see this filmI remember that I saw this film with my father but I couldn't remember my age.But this film deeply influenced me.So 50 years later I ordered it and watched it like the same excitement when I am a little boy.To all big children I advise this film. Rating: - An Automatic Purchase!As with many other reviewers here, I saw this movie on a klunky, noisy film projector several times in elementary school in the 60s. When I became a teacher, naturally I haunted book stores and movie sections. When I saw "The Red Balloon" on VHS, it was an Automatic. No pocketbook scrutiny was involved! I went with my heart. I have used it in classes from kindergarten through 6th grade, encouraging retelling through Beginning-Middle-End format or having Limited English ... Read More |
