About
In this deceptively simple, nearly wordless tale, a young boy discovers a stray balloon, which seems to have a mind of its own, on the streets of Paris. The two become inseparable, yet the world’s harsh realities finally interfere. With its glorious palette and allegorical purity, this Academy Award-winning short film has enchanted young and old for generations.
Cast
Pascal Lamorisse
Pascal the Boy
Georges Sellier
Shopkeeper
Paul Perey
Vladimir Popov
Un locataire
Sabine Lamorisse
La petite fille au ballon bleu
Keywords
paris france balloon
Lists
#294 on Empire's 500 Greatest Movies Of All Time Empire
#718 on 1,000 greatest films They Shoot Pictures, Don't They?
Awards
Oscar for Best Writing, Best Screenplay - Original