Overview

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

Juliette Binoche, Simon Iteanu, Song Fang, Hippolyte Girardot, Louise Margolin, Anna Sigalevitch, Flore Vannier-Moreau, Charles-Edouard Renault

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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.

When was "Flight of the Red Balloon" released?

Flight of the Red Balloon was released in 2007.

Who stars in "Flight of the Red Balloon"?

The cast includes Juliette Binoche, Simon Iteanu, Song Fang, Hippolyte Girardot.