Wonderful Cinematic Gem
THE RED BALLOON rescued by a small Parisian lad will transform his life in unbelievable ways.
This is a marvelous film, full of love & hope, searing sorrow & overwhelming joy. It is also a classic example of what can be done in a very limited time frame, with a compelling story and genius behind the camera.
The special effects are still entrancing, with wonderful editing & camerawork which turns the byways & alleys of old Paris into the canvas on which this fantasy is painted.
Director Albert Lamorisse's young son, Pascal, is the very fortunate star of this urban fairy tale.
If the tribulations & persecutions of the Red Balloon appear to be a type of Epiphany, that is probably no coincidence.
This is a marvelous film, full of love & hope, searing sorrow & overwhelming joy. It is also a classic example of what can be done in a very limited time frame, with a compelling story and genius behind the camera.
The special effects are still entrancing, with wonderful editing & camerawork which turns the byways & alleys of old Paris into the canvas on which this fantasy is painted.
Director Albert Lamorisse's young son, Pascal, is the very fortunate star of this urban fairy tale.
If the tribulations & persecutions of the Red Balloon appear to be a type of Epiphany, that is probably no coincidence.
- Ron Oliver
- 31 août 2001