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VHS : The Red BalloonIn association with Amazon.comstarring: Pascal Lamorisse, Georges Sellier, Vladimir Popov (II), Paul Perey, René Marion directed by: Albert Lamorisse  List Price: $14.95 Price: $9.98 You Save: $4.97 (33%)Prices subject to change. Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Binding: VHS Tape EAN: 9786303968650 Format: Color, NTSC ISBN: 6303968651 Label: Homevision Manufacturer: Homevision Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Homevision Release Date: February 20, 1996 Running Time: 34 minutes Studio: Homevision Theatrical Release Date: March 11, 1957 Sales Rank: 2734 Related Items:
Editorial Review: Description: One of the most famous short films ever made, The Red Balloon is a childhood fantasy with appeal for viewers of every age. It is the story of Pascal, a lonely French boy who befriends a wondrous red balloon which follows him everywhere--to school and church--and even hovers outside his window when he is in his room. Filmed entirely in the picturesque back streets and narrow alleys of Old Montmartre, the film has been acclaimed through the world as an immortal masterpiece of lyrical poetry. The Red Balloon is both a beguiling fantasy and a touching allegory on the magic powers of love and friendship. 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:  - classically simple and beautifulSimple premise, beautiful camerawork. The kind of story that contains a universe within itself. This film shares space on my mental shelf with "Le Petit Prince" for the purity of vision and innocence it embodies. Rating: - This is a must have DVD The Red Balloon (Released by Janus Films, in association with the Criterion Collection) The Red Balloon is a delightful movie for adults as well as kids. We were pleased to see it released on DVD, since prior to that release, we had to borrow the movie on 16MM film from the local library and show it at home on our 16MM sound motion picture projector. This is a must have DVD for families. Rating: - Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I was amazed with the Quality and Care that went into this Movie and its restoration. Rating: - PerfectionI think this move is just perfection. I love the story line, the music and especially the scenery of 1950s Paris. 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 Browse for similar items by category:
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