The read
It runs a compact 21m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
11 audience votes
Key crew
- Josh SafdieDirector
- Benny SafdieDirector
- Josh SafdieWriter
- Benny SafdieWriter
Cast
- Mustafa BekirogluCast
- Kennon BltutCast
- Eléonore HendricksCast
- Francesca LaPrelleCast
- Miranda LaPrelleCast
- Larry SlomanCast
- Ava RawskiCast
- Angel RosaCast
- William SkinnerCast
- Andy SpadeCast
- Bea SpadeCast
Stills
Themes
new york cityshort film