The Black Balloon

2012

21m

IMDb RATING
6.5/10
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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.

Writers

Benny Safdie(writer by)
Josh Safdie(writer by)

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Release date

January 20, 2012 (United States)

Country of origin

United States of America

Language

English

Production company

Red Bucket Films

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