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Flight of the Red Balloon (2007)

Flight of the Red Balloon (2007)

Drama Family
Release Date: 2007, May 17
Directors: Hou Hsiao-hsien
Countries: France, Taiwan
Production: 3H Productions, Margo Films, Les Films du Lendemain, ARTE France Cinéma, Musée d'Orsay
Cast: Juliette Binoche, Anna Sigalevitch, Hippolyte Girardot, Flore Vannier-Moreau, Simon Iteanu, Louise Margolin

Overview:

The first part in a new series of films produced by Musée d'Orsay, 'Flight of the Red Balloon' tells the story of a French family as seen through the eyes of a Chinese student. The film was shot in August and September 2006 on location in Paris. This is Hou Hsiao-Hsien's first Western film. It is based on the classic French short The Red Balloon directed by Albert Lamorisse.

Keywords:

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