My Father Was a Red Balloon: Albert Lamorisse's Life Story

Pascal Lamorisse is the son of filmmaker Albert Lamorisse. He is also the little hero of some of his father's films (White Mane, The Red Balloon and Stowaway in the Sky). Over the years, Albert Lamorisse, who took his son on all his shoots, sought to transmit his expertise and his passion for filmmaking, even on his last film, The Lover's Wind. There is something in the story of Pascal Lamorisse that touches on a fabulous story: it is the story of the transmission of cinema from father to child.

Directed by Chloé Scialom, My Father Was a Red Balloon: Albert Lamorisse's Life Story leans on a strong ensemble — Pascal Lamorisse, Lysa Lamorisse, Albert Lamorisse — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2008.