Flight of the Red Balloon(2007)
Le Voyage du ballon rouge
Flight of the Red Balloon Synopsis
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.
Flight of the Red Balloon (2007) is a family and drama film directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien, released on May 17, 2007 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Juliette Binoche, Simon Iteanu, Song Fang and Hippolyte Girardot. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 62 ratings.
- Director:
- Hou Hsiao-hsien
- Writers:
- François Margolin, Hou Hsiao-hsien
- Producers:
- Kristina Larsen, François Margolin
- Cinematographer:
- Mark Lee Ping-Bing
- Production:
- 3H Productions, Margo Films, Les Films du Lendemain, ARTE France Cinéma, Musée d'Orsay
- Budget:
- $3,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Flight of the Red Balloon (2007) Trailer
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Flight of the Red Balloon Cast & Crew
Main cast
Juliette Binoche
as Suzanne
- Simon Iteanu
Simon Iteanu
as Simon
- Song Fang
Song Fang
as Song
Hippolyte Girardot
as Marc
- Louise Margolin
Louise Margolin
as Louise
Anna Sigalevitch
as Anna
Flore Vannier-Moreau
as Flore
- Charles-Edouard Renault
Charles-Edouard Renault
as Lorenzo
Aneliese Roettger
as Monique
- Damien Maestraggi
Damien Maestraggi
Key crew
Directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien, written by François Margolin and Hou Hsiao-hsien, produced by Kristina Larsen and François Margolin.
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Flight of the Red Balloon Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 62 ratings.
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Flight of the Red Balloon – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Flight of the Red Balloon online?
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Flight of the Red Balloon (2007) is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+ and Sundance Now, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Flight of the Red Balloon?
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The main cast of Flight of the Red Balloon (2007) includes Juliette Binoche, Simon Iteanu, Song Fang, Hippolyte Girardot and Louise Margolin. The film was directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Flight of the Red Balloon released?
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Flight of the Red Balloon was released on May 17, 2007 and runs for 1h 57m.
Is Flight of the Red Balloon worth watching?
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Flight of the Red Balloon (2007) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 62 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Flight of the Red Balloon?
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