![]() He has brought home a stray cat, and a homeless puppy, hoping to be friends with them, but he has never been allowed to keep them by his house-proud mother. Pascal is a young Parisian boy, who is sad and lonely. ![]() ![]() The huge photographs capture the memory of watching the film, and there is also text to accompany these, so that it can be read as a story book. This oversized book is full of stills taken during the filming of The Red Balloon (“Le Ballon Rouge”), and originally published just a year later, in 1957, although it has been reprinted many times. Once you have seen it, you never forget it. The Red Balloon is a classic French short film from 1956. But the friend is free, and above their reach. They react with envy or annoyance, as is their wont. A lonely little boy, Pascal, has a friend who is loyal, spirited, brave and naughtier than he is, and everyone can see this friend. But what if this friend can be seen by all: it is not human - not even a living creature - but an inanimate object? ![]() ![]() Have you ever had an imaginary friend? Perhaps a secret friend, but one whom nobody but you ever sees? Usually such a friend disappears for ever when a real friend comes to take their place. ![]()
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