Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Juliette Binoche
Suzanne
LeadSI
Simon Iteanu
Simon
SF
Song Fang
Song
Hippolyte Girardot
Marc
LM
Louise Margolin
Louise
Anna Sigalevitch
Anna
Flore Vannier-Moreau
Flore
CR
Charles-Edouard Renault
Lorenzo
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Hou Hsiao-hsien's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Flight of the Red Balloon is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
