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I have a special crush for this film.
I am 4 years old standing on the balcony of my parents flat in Belleville (Paris). Admiring my gigantic red balloon that my father gave me. ” attention qu’il ne s’envole pas…” were his words but it was too late, the balloon had gone. I remember the building opposite still under construction where it disappeared into, I was sobbing.
Watching this film brought it back to me and ironically it was filmed near Belleville…
The film director Albert Lamorisse, was also a photographer which explains why the graphics on this film are just timeless.
I remember watching this film in school, I think I was about 9 when the school year was coming to an end and you would watch films instead of doing lessons. A magical film. (sorry you lost your balloon though.. so distressing as a child)
Oh my God, I’ve not only seen this, but it was SO long ago I’d forgotten all about it! And, i remember I loved it. Now I have to get a copy and watch it again! *goes to blockbuster.com*
Same here – I saw it years and years ago in a broken down theater in Pennsylvania (feeling oh so sophisticated because of the subtitles) and now I’m going to have to find it and watch it again.
I’ll buy you another one Sylvie ……. one day.
awww… so cute. and so is the mental image I have of 4 year old sylvie….
Simply adorable to watch that and remember the days of balloons !
Hugs Sylvie
Such a classic! DP thanks I will be reminding you!
It’s funny how everybody has seen it!
Oh it is just delicious, isn’t it!!
What a beautiful memory you have rekindled, Sylvie
xx
Ah, I never had the balloon moment as a child but I will buy you a balloon Sylvie! and it will be bigger, rounder, and the best balloon you’ve ever seen!!
Waou…that ‘s two balloons! I should have started blogging a long time ago! I now can get over the Balloon moment Christina xx
This brings back memories! We watched this in my French class in high school. Loved it!