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The Black Balloon

The Black Balloon Poster.
Directed by Elissa Down
Produced by Tristram Miall
Written by Elissa Down
Jimmy Jack
Starring Toni Collette
Rhys Wakefield
Luke Ford
Erik Thomson
Gemma Ward
Distributed by Icon Film Distribution
Release date(s) 6th March 2008 (Australia)
Country Flag of Australia Australia
Language English

The Black Balloon is a drama-based Australian film which stars Toni Collette, Rhys Wakefield, Luke Ford, Erik Thomson, Gemma Ward as well as a cast of newcomers. It is directed by first time feature film director, Elissa Down.1

The film was released in Australian cinemas March 6, 2008. The world premiere was at the Berlin International Film Festival in Germany in February 2008, where the film received a Crystal Bear as the best feature-length film in the Generation 14plus category.2

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Plot

When Thomas (Rhys Wakefield) and his family move to a new home and he has to start at a new school, all he wants is to fit in. When his pregnant Mother (Toni Collette) has to take it easy, he is put in charge of his autistic older brother Charlie (Luke Ford). Thomas with the help of his new girlfriend Jackie (Gemma Ward) faces his biggest challenge yet. Charlie’s unusual antics take Thomas on an emotional journey that cause his pent-up frustrations about his brother to pour out.

Reception

The Black Balloon received fairly positive reviews. The first weekend of release, The Black Balloon was number 10 on the Australian Box office with an intake of $500,010.

Awards

The Black Balloon won, on November 11, 2008, the Best Children’s Feature Film in the 2008 Asia Pacific Screen Awards. The award was accepted by Producer Tristram Miall and Director/Writer/Co-Producer Elissa Down.345

Filming Locations

  • Holsworthy Public School, NSW
  • Bardia Parade, Holsworthy, NSW
  • Richmond University Swimming Pool, NSW
  • Granville Performance Hall, NSW

Cast

See also

References

  1. ^ CLPR (January 15 2007). "Press releases: Principal photography commences on The Black Balloon". Inside Film Magazine. Retrieved on 2007-01-29.
  2. ^ Berlinale. "The Festival - Awards & Prizes - Prizes Generation". Retrieved on 2008-02-16.
  3. ^ ebroadcast.com.au, ASIA PACIFIC SCREEN AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED
  4. ^ in.reuters.com, Kazakh comedy wins Asia-Pacific best movie award
  5. ^ theaustralian.news.com.au, Balloon Grabs Asia-Pac Screen Award

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