The Black Balloon

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

Crew

Benny Safdie

Director

Josh Safdie

Director

Benny Safdie

Writer

Daevid Allen

Music

Josh Safdie

Writer

Sean Price Williams

Director of Photography

Eléonore Hendricks

Casting Director

Benny Safdie

Sound Recordist

Evan Mangiamele

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Peter Buntaine

Second Assistant Camera

Clips & Videos

Teaser