The Red balloon = Le Ballon rouge
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A small boy finds a balloon which follows him everywhere and fills his need for friendship. When the balloon ultimately lifts the child to the sky, it’s a liberating expression of the freedom of childhood. Based on the story by Albert Lamorisse. No dialogue. (Awards: Academy Award, Best Original Screenplay; Cannes, Best Short Film)
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- 16mm Filmography (legacy record) — title, description, catalog record
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