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Five Films by Albert Lamorisse

Bim, the Little Donkey

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  • The Red Balloon

    Directed by Albert Lamorisse • 1956 • France
    Starring Pascal Lamorisse

    Rarely has the spirit of childhood been evoked as exquisitely as in this Academy Award–winning cinematic fable, a fantasy with the texture of reality. On the streets of 1950s Paris, a young boy (played by director Albert Lamo...

  • White Mane

    Directed by Albert Lamorisse • 1952 • France
    Starring Alain Emery, Laurent Roche, Clan-Clan

    Possessed of the timeless perfection of a fable, this tale about the unique bond between children and animals is Albert Lamorisse’s ode to the awe-inspiring majesty of nature. Amid the vast flatlands of t...

  • Stowaway in the Sky

    Directed by Albert Lamorisse • 1960 • France
    Starring André Gille, Pascal Lamorisse, Maurice Baquet

    Following the international triumph of THE RED BALLOON, Albert Lamorisse turned to feature filmmaking with another delightful tale of a boy and a balloon. Making spectacular use of Hélivision—an ...