Description |
1 videodisc (34 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.. |
Series |
Criterion Collection |
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Criterion collection.
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System Details |
DVD, region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital mono., restored High-Definition digital transfer. |
Cast |
Pascal Lamorisse, Georges Sellier, Wladimir Popof, Paul Perey, Renée Marion, Sabine Lamorisse, Michel Pezin, Renaud Séchan, David Séchan, Children of Ménilmontat. |
Credits |
Director of photography, Edmond Séchan ; editor, Pierre Gillette ; music, Maurice Le Roux. |
Note |
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1956. |
Summary |
Pascal is a young French boy who discovers a stray balloon on the streets of Paris that seems to have a mind of its own and begins to follow Pascal everywhere. The two become inseparable, yet the world's harsh realities finally interfere. A touching allegory of the magic powers of love and friendship. |
Audience |
Not rated. |
Note |
Special features: New theatrical trailer; New and improved English subtitle translation. |
Awards |
Academy Awards, USA, 1957: Oscar - Best Writing, Best Screenplay - Original (Albert Lamorisse) |
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Cannes Film Festival, 1956: Golden Palm - Best Short film (Albert Lamorisse) |
Language |
French dialogue with optional English subtitles. |
Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
Subject |
Balloons -- France -- Paris -- Drama.
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Schoolboys -- France -- Paris -- Drama.
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Friendship -- France -- Paris -- Drama.
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20e Arrondissement (Paris, France) -- Drama.
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Paris (France) -- Drama.
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Genre/Form |
Fantasy films.
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Fiction films.
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Short films.
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Added Author |
Lamorisse, Pascal. Actor.
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Sellier, Georges, 1893-1988. Actor.
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Popof, Wladimir. Actor.
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Perey, Paul. Actor.
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Marion, Renée. Actor.
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Lamorisse, Sabine. Actor.
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Pezin, Michel. Actor. Director.
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Renaud, 1952- Actor.
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Séchan, David. Actor.
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Lamorisse, Albert. Screenwriter. Director. Producer.
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Films Montsouris.
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Criterion Collection (Firm)
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Added Title |
Red balloon |
ISBN |
9781604650303 |
Standard No. |
715515028820 |
Music No. |
CC1746D Criterion Collection |
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