Flight of the Red Balloon

Le Voyage du ballon rouge

Overview

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.

Budget

$3,000,000

Production

3H Productions, Margo Films, Les Films du Lendemain, ARTE France Cinéma, Musée d'Orsay