
Flight of the Red Balloon
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Le Voyage du ballon rouge
- Genres: Family, Drama
- Release Date: 2007-05-17
- Runtime: 117 minutes
- Rating: 6.1/10 (52 votes)
- Budget: $3,000,000
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: 3H Productions, Margo Films, Les Films du Lendemain, ARTE France Cinéma, Musée d'Orsay
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.4058
- Languages: Mandarin, French
Cast & Crew

Juliette Binoche
as Suzanne

Simon Iteanu
as Simon

Song Fang
as Song

Hippolyte Girardot
as Marc

Louise Margolin
as Louise

Anna Sigalevitch
as Anna

Flore Vannier-Moreau
as Flore
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Trailers & Clips
The Flight of the Red Balloon - Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flight of the Red Balloon?▼
Flight of the Red Balloon is a Family, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2007-05-17.
Who are the main actors in Flight of the Red Balloon?▼
The main cast includes Juliette Binoche, Simon Iteanu, Song Fang, Hippolyte Girardot, Louise Margolin, .
Where can I watch Flight of the Red Balloon online?▼
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Is Flight of the Red Balloon based on a true story?▼
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What is the IMDb rating of Flight of the Red Balloon?▼
Flight of the Red Balloon has an IMDb rating of 6.1/10 based on 52 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Flight of the Red Balloon?▼
The movie had a production budget of $3,000,000 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Flight of the Red Balloon?▼
The soundtrack was composed by 3H Productions, Margo Films, Les Films du Lendemain, ARTE France Cinéma, Musée d'Orsay. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Flight of the Red Balloon filmed?▼
Flight of the Red Balloon was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Flight of the Red Balloon?▼
The total runtime of Flight of the Red Balloon is 117 minutes.
Is Flight of the Red Balloon suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Flight of the Red Balloon?▼
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