1956

The Red Balloon

Albert Lamorisse
childhood innocence magical realism friendship urban isolation loss of innocence
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Synopsis

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.

Year1956
DirectorAlbert Lamorisse
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