Flight of the Red Balloon
Le Voyage du ballon rouge
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.
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The Flight of the Red Balloon - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-03-31
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Release History & Theatrical Window
São Paulo International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 4, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 26, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hou Hsiao-hsien
- Screenplay & Story
- Hou Hsiao-hsien, François Margolin
- Original Title
- Le Voyage du ballon rouge
- Country of Origin
- France, Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, French
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Production Studios
- 3H Productions, Margo Films, Les Films du Lendemain, ARTE France Cinéma, Musée d'Orsay
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hou Hsiao-hsien
Hou Hsiao-hsien, François Margolin
Mark Lee Ping-Bing
Jean-Christophe Hym, Liao Ching-sung
François Margolin, Kristina Larsen
Department Leadership Roster
Hou Hsiao-hsien
Director
François Margolin
Producer
Kristina Larsen
Producer
Jean-Christophe Hym
Editor
Liao Ching-sung
Editor
Mark Lee Ping-Bing
Director of Photography
Hou Hsiao-hsien
Writer
François Margolin
Writer
Paul Fayard
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Flight of the Red Balloon
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What is Flight of the Red Balloon about?
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.
Who directed Flight of the Red Balloon?
Flight of the Red Balloon was directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien.
Who stars in Flight of the Red Balloon?
The principal cast of Flight of the Red Balloon includes Juliette Binoche, Simon Iteanu, Song Fang, Hippolyte Girardot, Louise Margolin.
When was Flight of the Red Balloon released and how long is it?
Flight of the Red Balloon was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.