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Balloon

Balloon

DVD 2019

In the summer of 1979, two East German families attempt the impossible. In a makeshift hot-air balloon, they risk their lives and fly towards West Germany with hopes of freedom and a better life. Unfortunately, the balloon crash-lands just before they reach the West German border, and the Stasi soon discover evidence of the attempted escape. In a nerve-wracking race against the clock, the two families must now rush to build a new escape balloon b...

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Escapes Germany Drama
Families Drama
Germany (East) Drama
Hot air balloons Drama
Liberty Drama
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Description:
1 videodisc (125 minutes) : sound, colour ; 4 3/4 inches
digital optical
video file DVD video region 1
polychrome
Target Audience Note:
Canadian Home Video Rating: Not rated
Notes:
Originally released as a motion picture in 2018
Title from container
Director of photography, Torsten Beuer ; editor, Alexander Dittner ; music, Ralf Wengenmayr, Marvin Miller
Friedrich Mücke, Karoline Schuch, David Kross, Alicia Von Rittberg, Thomas Kretschmann
DVD ; widescreen presentation ; stereophonic
For private home use only
In German with optional subtitles in English
Control Number:
2928311
UPC:
854565003200
Other Authors:
Beuer, Torsten, director of photography
Dittner, Alexander, composer (expression)
HerbX Film (Firm), production company
Herbig, Michael Bully, film director
Hopkins, Kit, screenwriter
Icarus Films Home Video, publisher
Kretschmann, Thomas, 1962- actor
Kross, David, 1990- actor
Mücke, Friedrich, 1981- actor
Rittberg, Alicia von, 1993- actor
Schuch, Karoline, 1981- actor
SevenPictures (Firm), production company
Studio Canal, production company
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