82%
Tomatometer
60%
Popcornmeter
6.2
TMDB
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.
The Flight of the Red Balloon - Trailer
Budget
$3M
Revenue
Not disclosed
Studios
ARTE France Cinéma
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Critics consensus
“Hou Hsiao-hsien's remake of the 1956 classic is unhurried, contemplative, and visually rapturous.”
Title
Flight of the Red Balloon
Released
Jan 30, 2008
Rated
AL
Region of Origin
France, Taiwan
Original Audio
French
Runtime
1h 57m
Status
Released
Studios
3H Productions, Margo Films
