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The Red Balloon

1956 · 34 min · Director: Albert Lamorisse ★ IMDb 8.1 · 22,153 ratings

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A young boy discovers a stray balloon, which seems to have a mind of its own, on the streets of Paris. The two become inseparable, yet the world’s harsh realities finally interfere.

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The Red Balloon (1956) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Love 29%, Nostalgia 24%, Smile 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure

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20%Smile
  1. Love29%
  2. Smile20%
  3. Awe12%

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The strongest emotional signals are Love, Nostalgia, Smile. Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy. AI estimate.

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Consider this title if you are looking for Love, Nostalgia and Smile. Its IMDb rating of 8.1/10 suggests a strong audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 73/100.

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Cast

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Pascal Lamorisse

GS
Georges Sellier

GS
Georges Sellier

The Irritated Schoolmaster

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Paul Perey

RM
Renée Marion

SL
Sabine Lamorisse

MP
Michel Pezin

R
Renaud

DS
David Séchan

Details

Directed by
Albert Lamorisse
Written by
Albert Lamorisse
Type
Movies
Released
1956
Runtime
34 min
Country
France
Ratings
★ IMDb 8.1 · 22,153 ratings
Feels mostly
Love
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