Albert Lamorisse's 1956 short film, "The Red Balloon"

I read A. O. Scott's review of this film today on nytimes.com and had to post it. The film follows Pascal and his new friend the red balloon throughout a day in Paris. Adorable and charming,  it is the perfect metaphor for childhood and all of the innocent fascinations that are a part of it.

* 1956 Oscar went to Albert Lamorisse for Best Original Screenplay
* 1956 Palme d'Or for short films at Cannes

Lamorisse used his two children Pascal and Sabine Lamorisse to play the film's two child protagonists.