The Red Balloon (1956) The Criterion Collection
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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.
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The Red Balloon (Criterion Collection) (DVD, 1956)
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Criterion Confessions: THE RED BALLOON
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The Red Balloon (Criterion Collection) - DVD
The Red Balloon [Criterion Collection] by Albert Lamorisse, Albert Lamorisse, DVD
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The Red Balloon (Film) - TV Tropes
The Red Balloon and Other Stories: Five Films by Albert Lamorisse (Criterion Collection) (Blu ray) [USA]
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The Red Balloon - Wikipedia
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The Red Balloon (1956) The Criterion Collection