The Red Balloon

French Release Date: 15 October 1956
USA Release Date: 11 March 1957

Plot
A young Parisian boy finds a balloon and after being forced to let it go realises that it has a will of its own and an loyal attachment to him.

Empire:
"At the age of 35, top French bloke Albert Lamorisse invented the strategic board game Risk. While this may have ensured his place in the Board Game Hall Of Fame alongside Colonel Mustard, it pales into insignificance alongside Lamorisse’s 1956 achievement, The Red Balloon, still the only short film to win a Best Screenplay Oscar."



I Love this films simplicity, even with such little dialogue it keeps me entertained for the full 34Mins, the control of the balloons, the gray surroundings contrasted by such vivid colours. and the playful nature that is characterized by the balloon, creates a magical and feel good storyline.