Flight of the Red Balloon
Directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien
Produced by 3H Productions, Margo Films
A contemplative, visually poetic observation of Parisian family life and childhood wonder filtered through an outsider's gaze, grounded in gentle melancholy and the magic of a red balloon.
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.
Essence
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Like Flight of the Red Balloon
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Flight of the Red Balloon
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Flight of the Red Balloon, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Flight of the Red Balloon, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Flight of the Red Balloon, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
