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.
Key facts
Original language
French
Production companies
Les films du Lendemain
Setting
Paris
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Festival History
- Indiewire Critics' Poll 2008 generic - Best Director ★ 1 (winner per main article)
- International Film Festival Rotterdam 2008 generic
- Cannes Film Festival 2007 generic
- Locarno International Film Festival 2007 generic
- Toronto International Film Festival 2007 generic
