Balloon
Ballon
“One of the most daring escapes of the Cold War.”
Synopsis
Two families attempt a daredevil plan to escape the GDR with a homemade hot air balloon, but it crashes just before the border. The Stasi finds traces of this attempt to escape and immediately starts investigations, while the two families are forced to build a new escape balloon. With each passing day the Stasi is closer on their heels – a nerve-wracking race against time begins.
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BALLOON - Official Trailer - Dir. by Michael HerbigOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-04-26
Top Cast
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Karoline Schuch
Doris Strelzyk
Friedrich Mücke
Peter Strelzyk
Alicia von Rittberg
Petra Wetzel
David Kross
Günter Wetzel
Jonas Holdenrieder
Frank Strelzyk
Tilman Döbler
Andreas 'Fitscher' Strelzyk
Thomas Kretschmann
Lieutenant Colonel Seidel
Ronald Kukulies
Erik Baumann
Emily Kusche
Klara Baumann
Ulrich Brandhoff
Lieutenant Colonel Tornow
Sebastian Hülk
Senior Sergeant Lesch
Kai Ivo Baulitz
Lieutenant Strehle
Bernd Michael Lade
Colonel Witzke
Christian Näthe
Captain Heym
Timur Bartels
Private Kenner
Bernd Stegemann
Werner Meissner (SED-District Leader)
Till Patz
Peterchen Wetzel
Ben Teichmann
Andreas Wetzel
Release History & Theatrical Window
Zurich Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 21, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 7, 2020
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$11.9M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Herbig
- Screenplay & Story
- Thilo Röscheisen, Kit Hopkins, Michael Herbig
- Original Score
- Ralf Wengenmayr, Marvin Miller
- Original Title
- Ballon
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Worldwide Gross
- $11.9M
- Production Studios
- Sat.1, SevenPictures Film, StudioCanal, herbX film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Herbig
Thilo Röscheisen, Kit Hopkins, Michael Herbig
Ralf Wengenmayr, Marvin Miller
Torsten Breuer
Alexander Dittner
Michael Herbig
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Herbig
Director
Thilo Röscheisen
Screenplay
Kit Hopkins
Screenplay
Alexander Dittner
Editor
Lisy Christl
Costume Design
Bernd Lepel
Production Design
Michael Herbig
Screenplay
Michael Herbig
Producer
Torsten Breuer
Director of Photography
Ralf Wengenmayr
Original Music Composer
Marvin Miller
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Balloon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Balloon about?
Two families attempt a daredevil plan to escape the GDR with a homemade hot air balloon, but it crashes just before the border. The Stasi finds traces of this attempt to escape and immediately starts investigations, while the two families are forced to build a new escape balloon. With each passing day the Stasi is closer on their heels – a nerve-wracking race against time begins.
Who directed Balloon?
Balloon was directed by Michael Herbig.
Who stars in Balloon?
The principal cast of Balloon includes Karoline Schuch, Friedrich Mücke, Alicia von Rittberg, David Kross, Jonas Holdenrieder.
When was Balloon released and how long is it?
Balloon was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
How much did Balloon make at the box office?
Balloon grossed $11.9M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Balloon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Balloon was composed by Ralf Wengenmayr, Marvin Miller.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Balloon?
Balloon holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).