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Tarfumes.com - The Red Balloon (Released by Janus Films, in association with the Criterion Collection)
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Manufacturer: Janus Films
Starring: Red Balloon
Directed By: Albert Lamorisse
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Image Entertainment
EAN: 0715515028820
Format: Anamorphic
Label: Janus Films
Manufacturer: Janus Films
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Janus Films
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2008-04-29
Running Time: 34
Studio: Janus Films
Theatrical Release Date: 1957-03-11
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Editorial Reviews:
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Newly restored and available for the first time on DVD Albert Lamorisse's exquisite The Red Balloon remains one of the most beloved children's films of all time. In this deceptively simple nearly wordless tale a young boy discovers a stray balloon which seems to have a mind of its own on the streets of Paris. The two become inseparable yet the world's harsh realities finally interfere. With its glorious palette and allegorical purity the Academy Award-winning The Red Balloon has enchanted movie lovers young and old for generations.System Requirements:LENGTH: 34 minutes Format: DVD MOVIE Genre:Â CHILDREN/FAMILY UPC:Â 715515028820 Manufacturer No:Â CC1746DDVD
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Summary: classically simple and beautiful
Comment: Simple premise, beautiful camerawork. The kind of story that contains a universe within itself. This film shares space on my mental shelf with "Le Petit Prince" for the purity of vision and innocence it embodies.
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Summary: This is a must have DVD
Comment: The Red Balloon (Released by Janus Films, in association with the Criterion Collection)
The Red Balloon is a delightful movie for adults as well as kids. We were pleased to see it released on DVD, since prior to that release, we had to borrow the movie on 16MM film from the local library and show it at home on our 16MM sound motion picture projector. This is a must have DVD for families.
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Summary: Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment: I was amazed with the Quality and Care that went into this Movie and its restoration.
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Summary: Perfection
Comment: I think this move is just perfection. I love the story line, the music and especially the scenery of 1950s Paris.
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Summary: Charming
Comment: "The Red Balloon" is probably the most charming short film ever made. That's not easy to say, of course. But the simple storyline, understated acting, and pathos of "Red Balloon" make it a delight to watch in a way that few films are.
The story concerns a young boy who gets a large red balloon, which has a mind of its own. The balloon follows its new owner around Paris, and will stay when asked to. It even pursues a love interest at one point. Unfortunately, some ruffians want to destroy the balloon, possibly out of jealousy. The balloon is good at evasion, however, and the viewer is kept in suspense. The action culminates in a bittersweet conclusion which I won't reveal here. In just 34 minutes, the viewer actually develops feelings for the balloon and the boy.
Criterion's brand new transfer restores the film to its pristine state; previous releases were very grainy. So buy a copy- you'll be delighted no matter your age!
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