The Black Balloon
- Released on
- Runtime
- 21 mins
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.
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.
Cast
- Mustafa Bekiroglu
- Kennon Bltut
- Eléonore Hendricks
- Francesca LaPrelle
- Miranda LaPrelle
- Larry Sloman
- Ava Rawski
- Angel Rosa
- William Skinner
- Andy Spade
- Bea Spade
Director
- Benny Safdie
- Josh Safdie
Producers
- Sam Lisenco
