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Balloon (2018)

“One of the most daring escapes of the Cold War.”

2018 · 7.5/10 · 2h 5m

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Balloon (2018)

“One of the most daring escapes of the Cold War.”

Director: Michael Herbig Writer: Kit Hopkins

7.5 (499 votes) 2h 5m DE France, Germany
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Two families attempt a daredevil plan to escape the GDR with a homemade hot air balloon, but it crashes just before the border. The Stasi finds traces of this attempt to escape and immediately starts investigations, while the two families are forced to build a new escape balloon. With each passing day the Stasi is closer on their heels – a nerve-wracking race against time begins.

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ReleaseSep 27, 2018
Runtime2h 5m
DirectorMichael Herbig
WriterKit Hopkins
LanguageDE
CountryFrance, Germany
StatusReleased
Revenue$12M
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SevenPictures Film SevenPictures Film
StudioCanal StudioCanal
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Two families attempt a daredevil plan to escape the GDR with a homemade hot air balloon, but it crashes just before the border. The Stasi finds traces of this attempt to escape and immediately starts investigations, while the two families...

Who stars in Balloon?

Karoline Schuch, Friedrich Mücke, Alicia von Rittberg, David Kross, Jonas Holdenrieder, directed by Michael Herbig.

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2018 · ★ 7.5
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