Many children have an item of comfort that they keep near them at all times such as a blanket, a pillow, or a stuffed animal. In Albert Lamorisse’s famous film, a young boy chooses to keep a red balloon as his close friend. The Red Balloon is a 1956 short film written and directed by Lamorisse, an award-winning screenplay writer and director. The storyline is simple, yet it is a captivating experience for the eyes of many who have watched the film.
Lamorisse’s son, Pascal Lamorisse, stars as the young boy in the movie,
who happens to find a red balloon on his way to school one day. From that day on, the boy and the balloon become best of friends. The longer the boy keeps the balloon in his possession, the more he notices that the balloon has a mind of its own. The red balloon seems to follow him everywhere and it always finds its way back to the boy when it gets lost. The red balloon and the boy embark on many adventures together, going around the city to even attending church. And of course in every story, there are obstacles. A bunch of other young boys want the balloon for themselves, so they all decide to try and take the balloon from the young boy.
The red balloon is ultimate loser in this film as its life is extinguished in the end, but this story closes with a feeling of unity. Since the red balloon is gone, all the balloons from the city gather together, find the young boy, and carry him away to the heavens. Many have interpreted this final scene as the balloons carrying the young boy away to a place where children and balloons can be friends forever.
This is a must-see classic film because of its incredible story line and its fascinating scenes. The musical score is uplifting and
positive. As simple as the story, it provides moral lessons not only for children, but for grown adults as well. If you like intriguing and adorable flicks, this is a piece that you must watch! It will tickle your childhood memories and bring you into a new world of unique relationships.
Gwen Adao
Lamorisse’s son, Pascal Lamorisse, stars as the young boy in the movie,
who happens to find a red balloon on his way to school one day. From that day on, the boy and the balloon become best of friends. The longer the boy keeps the balloon in his possession, the more he notices that the balloon has a mind of its own. The red balloon seems to follow him everywhere and it always finds its way back to the boy when it gets lost. The red balloon and the boy embark on many adventures together, going around the city to even attending church. And of course in every story, there are obstacles. A bunch of other young boys want the balloon for themselves, so they all decide to try and take the balloon from the young boy.
The red balloon is ultimate loser in this film as its life is extinguished in the end, but this story closes with a feeling of unity. Since the red balloon is gone, all the balloons from the city gather together, find the young boy, and carry him away to the heavens. Many have interpreted this final scene as the balloons carrying the young boy away to a place where children and balloons can be friends forever.
This is a must-see classic film because of its incredible story line and its fascinating scenes. The musical score is uplifting and
positive. As simple as the story, it provides moral lessons not only for children, but for grown adults as well. If you like intriguing and adorable flicks, this is a piece that you must watch! It will tickle your childhood memories and bring you into a new world of unique relationships.
Gwen Adao
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