Flight of the Red Balloon
2007
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:
Hsiao-Hsien Hou
Writers:
Hsiao-Hsien Hou, François Margolin
Awards:
5 wins & 15 nominations total
Production:
Hsiao-Hsien Hou
Country:
France, Taiwan
