My Father Was a Red Balloon: Albert Lamorisse's Life Story(2008)

My Father Was a Red Balloon is a documentary portrait of filmmaker Albert Lamorisse and his son Pascal, who appeared as a child actor in several of his father's beloved films, including The Red Balloon and White Mane. The film traces how Lamorisse mentored his son on set across decades, sharing both filmmaking craft and artistic vision. It explores the intimate relationship between a visionary director and the boy who grew up watching cinema being made, witnessing firsthand the creation of magical stories. The documentary captures a rare legacy of cinematic passion passed from father to child, revealing how personal bonds and professional artistry intertwined throughout Lamorisse's career, culminating in their collaboration on The Lover's Wind.