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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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Flight of the Red Balloon online?
- You can stream Flight of the Red Balloon on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did Flight of the Red Balloon come out?
- Flight of the Red Balloon was released in 2007.
- What genre is Flight of the Red Balloon?
- Flight of the Red Balloon is a family and drama film.
- How long is Flight of the Red Balloon?
- Flight of the Red Balloon runs about 1h 57m (117 minutes).
- Who stars in Flight of the Red Balloon?
- Flight of the Red Balloon stars Juliette Binoche, Simon Iteanu, Song Fang, and Hippolyte Girardot.
- How is Flight of the Red Balloon rated?
- Flight of the Red Balloon currently scores 6.3 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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