DVD : The Red Balloon (Released by Janus Films, in association with the Criterion Collection)
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starring: Red Balloondirected by: Albert Lamorisse
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Image Entertainment
EAN: 0715515028820
Format: Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Label: Janus Films
Manufacturer: Janus Films
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Janus Films
Region Code: 1
Release Date: April 29, 2008
Running Time: 34 minutes
Sales Rank: 629
Studio: Janus Films
Theatrical Release Date: March 11, 1957
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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
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - A delightful classic for any age
I've never tired of this charming short film. The cinematography is still amazing all these years later.
Rating: - A Sentimental and Whimsical Classic
Interestingly, this film preceded "Old Yeller" by one year. As well as being enduring childhood classics, those two tales have certain themes in common, but whereas "Old Yeller" deals with a living creature, this tale breathes life into a normally inanimate object.
My first encounter with "Le Ballon Rouge" was when it was shown to my kindergarten class in the mid-70s. I had no idea until years later that by that time, it was nearly 20 years old. Its appeal, nonetheless, is timeless.
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Rating: - AT LAST ON DVD !
The wonderful folks at Criterion have at last released Albert Lamorisse's beautiful, perfect film THE RED BALLOON on DVD! For years, this family classic has only been available in inferior VHS and less than legal DVD versions. None look as gorgeous or have been treated with such care as this Criterion release. The print has been scrubbed and polished until the Paris of 1956 is nothing short of magical. The Director's son Pascal and his best friend, a simple yet elegant red balloon, come to life ... Read More
Rating: - The Red Balloon
One of the all time great films. Although it was made over fifty years ago, it stands up just as well today. Equally enjoyable for children and adults. Excellent cinematography. Charming.
Rating: - DVD better than VHS
I watched this movie as a child and found it on video for our first daughter. We purchased the DVD for our second daughter. The DVD is far superior in quality to the VHS and even has English subtitles when French is spoken (which is rarely as this is a very visual film). My second daughter who is 3 cries at the sad parts and wants to go balloon shopping when the film is over.
It is a very sweet film. However I still get distressed when all the balloons that children are holding, zap out ... Read More
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