Film · Drama, Family

Flight of the Red Balloon (2008)

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.

Director

Hou Hsiao-hsien

Writers

Hou Hsiao-hsien, François Margolin

Country

France

Language

French

Release date

January 30, 2008

Original title

Le Voyage du ballon rouge