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Flight of the Red Balloon

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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

Production Companies:

  • 3H Productions3H Productions
  • Margo FilmsMargo Films
  • Les Films du LendemainLes Films du Lendemain
  • ARTE France CinémaARTE France Cinéma
  • Musée d'OrsayMusée d'Orsay