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The Black Balloon

Drama
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2012-01-20
21m
English
Released
Red Bucket Films

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While escorting a group of children through New York City, a harried man loses hold of a bouquet of one hundred balloons. Among them, a single black balloon drifts free, seemingly lifeless, only to revive and embark on a strange journey through the city. Searching for companionship, it drifts among the highs and lows of human life, discovering both joy and despair along the way. Conceived as a children’s tale but emerging as a surreal urban fable, The Black Balloon follows the haunting odyssey of a balloon that longs to belong.

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About The Black Balloon

While escorting a group of children through New York City, a harried man loses hold of a bouquet of one hundred balloons. Among them, a single black balloon drifts free, seemingly lifeless, only to revive and embark on a strange journey through the city. Searching for companionship, it drifts among the highs and lows of human life, discovering both joy and despair along the way. Conceived as a children’s tale but emerging as a surreal urban fable, The Black Balloon follows the haunting odyssey of a balloon that longs to belong. Running 21 minutes.

The Black Balloon Cast and Characters

The cast features Mustafa Bekiroglu, Kennon Bltut, Eléonore Hendricks, Francesca LaPrelle, and Miranda LaPrelle. Their performances are a major reason The Black Balloon has built such a passionate audience.

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The Black Balloon runs for 21 minutes (about 0.4 hour).

Is The Black Balloon good? What's the rating?

The Black Balloon holds a 6.5/10 rating based on 10 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.

Who is in the cast of The Black Balloon?

The main cast includes Mustafa Bekiroglu, Kennon Bltut, Eléonore Hendricks, and Francesca LaPrelle, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

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When was The Black Balloon released?

The Black Balloon was released in 2012.

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What is The Black Balloon about?

The Black Balloon is a Drama English-language film. While escorting a group of children through New York City, a harried man loses hold of a bouquet of one hundred balloons. Among them, a single black balloon drifts free, seemingly lifeless, only to revive and embark on a strange journey through the city. Searching for companionship, it drifts among the highs and lows of human life, discovering both joy and despair along the way. Conceived as a children’s tale but emerging as a surreal urban fable, The Black Balloon follows the haunting odyssey of a balloon that longs to belong.

When was The Black Balloon released?

The Black Balloon was released on January 20, 2012. It has a runtime of 21m. The film was produced by Red Bucket Films.

Who stars in The Black Balloon?

The Black Balloon stars Mustafa Bekiroglu, Kennon Bltut, Eléonore Hendricks and Francesca LaPrelle. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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