Le Voyage du ballon rouge
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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.
Flight of the Red Balloon is a 2007 family drama directed by Hou Hsiao-Hsien, marking his first Western film. Based on the classic French short The Red Balloon, the film follows a French family through the perspective of a Chinese student living in Paris. Already released and available to watch, it's the opening film in a series produced by Musée d'Orsay.
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When was Flight of the Red Balloon released?
The film was released on May 17, 2007.
Is this based on another film?
Yes, it's based on The Red Balloon, a classic French short film directed by Albert Lamorisse.
Is this Hou Hsiao-Hsien's first English-language or Western film?
Flight of the Red Balloon is Hou Hsiao-Hsien's first Western film overall.
Where was the film shot?
The film was shot on location in Paris during August and September 2006.
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