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The Black Balloon
"out now in Australian Cinemas!!!"

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DirectorsElissa Down
AwardsCrystal Bear for Best Feature Length Film at the Berlin International Film Festival in the Generation Section 14+

Don Quijote Prize for best movie in the youth film programme at the 11th Children’s Film Festival in Kristiansand (Norway)

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HeroesThomas Mollison - Rhys Wakefield
Charlie Mollison - Luke Ford
Maggie Mollison - Toni Collette
Simon Mollison - Erik Thomson
Jackie Masters - Gemma Ward

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Hi there,
Here is The Black Balloon team. We will update this site regularly with news and articles about the film and its stars. So keep an eye on it or subscribe the Blog.

We are happy to announce that THE BLACK BALLOON has been released in Australian cinemas March 6, 2008. The film is still running in a couple of cinemas, but we have already planed for the DVD release later this year. A special edition of the DVD will come out September 24. You can already pre-order your copy now via the following Link

We would like to ask everyone who has seen The Black Balloon to rate it for the IF Awards 2008. Thanks heaps for it!

Film Festivals:
* Berlin International Film Festival (Winner of the Crystal Bear) - Feb 2008, Germany
* Kristiansand International Children Film Festival (Winner of the Don Quijote Prize) - April 2008, Norway
* Edinburgh International Film Festival - June 2008

still to come:
Giffoni Film Festival - July 2008, Italy


The Black Balloon has been accepted into the Giffoni Film Festival, Europe's biggest Children Film Festival, which will run July 18-26 in Southern Italy.

Over the next month more countries will release THE BLACK BALLOON and we will publish those release dates right here:
Netherlands October 30

What happened so far:
The Black Balloon had its World Premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival in Germany. All 3 screenings were completelly sold out with people even sitting on the floor at the opening night. One week after that night the awards for the Generation section we were screening in were presented...and we got the big one - the Crystal Bear for best feature film in our category.

The Black Balloon was shown at the Kristiansand International Children Film Festival in April 2008, and won the Don Quijote Prize for best movie in the youth film programme.

The Black Balloon Soundtrack, featuring songs by Josh Pyke, Glenn Richards (Augie March), David Campbell and Simon Day (RatCat), is in stores from March 3 and you can order it via this link.
Or you can buy the album from the iTunes Music Store any where in the world.

Synopsis:

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, in a story that’s funny, shocking, and ultimately heart-warming.

The Black Balloon is a story about fitting in, discovering love and accepting your family.




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Chez Magali





Jul 7 2008 5:58 AM

when will the movie be released over here in Germany?
Lucie est folle de Monsieur Y





Jun 24 2008 4:45 AM

You don't know when the movie will be in France?
Jade





Jun 21 2008 2:19 AM

heya, i was just wondering if you had a dvd release date yet? im looking to purchase the dvd as a present. Unfortunately i am yet to see the movie in full length but from the snipets i have seen and what i have been told, it sounds like its defiantely going to
be a favourite.

thanks a bunch! xx
ADELAIDE





Jun 16 2008 3:14 AM

one of the best movies i have ever seen!
and the soundtrack is amazing

xx
Mommysaurus Rex





Jun 8 2008 8:14 AM

Thank you!!
Darkroom Productions LLC





May 24 2008 4:58 AM

Thanx for the add fam.
The movie looks incredible
Rory.


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May 16 2008 5:39 AM

I saw your movie tonight and I thought it was amazing.

The issues and emotions portrayed were so real to life, I could really relate to Thomas...
And Luke Ford played Charlie really well.

Honestly, good job, amazing film.
Chell





May 11 2008 4:06 AM

Hey, umm.. when will this be released on DVD? i really really need to know. I loved it so much! a really well done movie and so powerful.
Ida





May 4 2008 1:10 PM

Wow, you put me in your Top Friends :) That's awesome! Thanks
bri♦ 14 days till 16th





Apr 30 2008 2:02 AM

oh fucken classic movie

well done
so well done the movie
mann it was so artistic and auzziee

i loves the auzzie inside jokes (bindies) and the actors were fantastic

congrats on four stars

the guy i tihnk hes from homeandaway was so hot and yeh um great auzzie actors man this was sucha good and funny movie

could relate so much

ending was sudden but it made u think so it was good

best move love you congrats
Nicole





Apr 27 2008 10:05 PM

Is it known whether or not this will eventually be released in the US?
courtney*





Apr 27 2008 3:24 AM

Thanks heaps - can't wait to see it! Looks fantastic..
All the best!
Courtney
It's name is Julia.





Apr 23 2008 5:42 AM

I'm not sure if I have already commented, sorry if I have, but I loved the movie. My sister and I went to see it on my birthday and it made my day, it really did.
cec





Apr 24 2008 2:08 AM

hi
i love the movie!
just wondering when it is released on DVD in aus?
robert.





Apr 20 2008 3:03 AM

the movie was beautiful.
it made me cry more than any other movie I've seen.
I have an autistic cousin, so it hit pretty close to home.
he's no where near as bad as charlie, but still, it makes you think.
xxx
♡Hollie♡[R.I.P ßrad Renfro]





Apr 19 2008 2:22 AM

Thanks so much for the add.
I wan't to see this movie sooo bad.
I dont know if its going to be available in America, is it?:(
Under A Red Moon





Apr 15 2008 5:35 PM

Hello to The Black Balloon Team,
Congratulations on your beautiful film and thank you for being a friend of our new movie too!
Cheers :)
laurenn tonii <3





Apr 13 2008 6:49 PM

heyy
thankss for da add :]
thiss moviee is the bestt
loveed the experiecee beingg an extra in it :]]
Katie





Apr 13 2008 3:35 AM

i loved this film!

was real great!
Traci





Apr 9 2008 5:10 AM

Thanks for the add.
I LOVE this movie - it's the first time I've seen my life on the big screen so I can tell people to watch and gain a little understanding!!
Jaykee





Apr 7 2008 3:41 AM

i really, really enjoyed this film ;]

true australian genius
Ida





Apr 7 2008 3:52 AM

Any news on a norwegian release?
Ena





Apr 6 2008 9:18 AM

Can you tell me what other European countries will be included in the release, and when it will start screening in US?
Tim





Apr 2 2008 4:37 PM

my brother's the one that teases charlie in it.
what a bastard!
nothing's changed Aaron. nothing's changed.
Darcy i love thhawks never say die andkatiemyhomi4





Apr 1 2008 12:56 AM

ommg this movie iss the best i love it so muc h plz make a 2end 1 :) lol
gr8t job you really tucht my hart :)
CLARE-





Mar 31 2008 1:10 AM

if i dont see this movie in the next week or so i will explode like a balloon haha
thankyou so much for the add =D
xxx take care
Darcy i love thhawks never say die andkatiemyhomi4





Mar 30 2008 1:48 AM

lol thenks
Pearl





Mar 29 2008 8:43 AM

Hi guys, saw the film today at Fox Hoyts, so stoked they're showing it there rather than Paris. ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!!!!!! It was so Australian, and so beautiful and I felt like I was privileged to see such a story done so well. Congratulations! I'm going to tell everyone to see it.
:)
Darcy i love thhawks never say die andkatiemyhomi4





Mar 29 2008 3:49 PM

(omg this movie is the best movie ever i loved it omg can you plz mack a 2ed one plz wb from your bigest fan darcy denton
jessica





Mar 28 2008 6:33 PM

hey thanks for the add. :D can't wait to see the film!.. haha just look below at what people are saying :) awesomee..
LUCI





Mar 28 2008 11:11 PM

thanks for the ad.
a truly amazing movie.
x
*SOPHisticated*





Mar 25 2008 7:48 PM

an amazing film with an amazing cast! truely australian, truely heart warming and emotional!!! Congrats majorly to Rhys who did an amazing job on his first feature film!!!! I see big things for you!
Don Fandango





Mar 23 2008 6:10 PM

hey i just saw it yeaterday, it was fantastic. the scene where the big fight happens was heart wrenching. the acting was so good, but some scenes were ruined by gemma ward. rhys wakefields amazing.
i loved it! thankyou!
nicole. ♥





Mar 20 2008 10:02 PM

hey! i saw the movie the other day and it was one of the best movies i have ever seen!!! the actors were so good! it made me laugh and cry at the same time so thanks 4 making such a brilliant movie like this!!! xoxo =]
♥ Leanna ♥





Mar 16 2008 12:01 PM

Will this be getting an international release soon? I'm really looking forward to seeing it!
I am teh melliecopter





Mar 15 2008 4:42 AM

Amazing movie!