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The Man with the Balloons

The Man with the Balloons

A balloon is like virtue - any moment it can go BANG!

196785 min7.0 / 10
Comedysatire

A whimsical 1960s satire that uses balloon-testing as a metaphor for moral and social limits, blending absurdist comedy with philosophical commentary.

Mario is a Milan industrialist who is constantly testing balloons to see how much air one can take before busting.

Essence

Ensemble

Marcello Mastroianni
Marcello Mastroianni
Mario Fuggetta
Catherine Spaak
Catherine Spaak
Giovanna
Ugo Tognazzi
Ugo Tognazzi
Man With Car
William Berger
William Berger
Benny, a neighbor
Sarah Ross
Antonio Altoviti
Antonio Altoviti
Charlotte Folcher
Gian Luigi Polidoro
Gian Luigi Polidoro
Ennio Balbo
Ennio Balbo
Penny Brown
Penny Brown
Marco Ferreri
Marco Ferreri

Closest match

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

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