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My Father Was a Red Balloon

Five Films by Albert Lamorisse • 48m

In this 2008 documentary, directed by Chloé Scialom, Pascal Lamorisse recounts to his young daughter Lysa his experiences with his father, Albert Lamorisse, and how he influenced his own interest in film and photography.

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    Directed by Albert Lamorisse • 1960 • France
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