The Black Balloon (film)
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| 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 |
| Country |  Australia |
| Language | English |
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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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[edit] 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.
[edit] Reception
The Black Balloon received fairly positive reviews all around. The first weekend of release, The Black Balloon was number 10 on the Australian Box office with an intake of $500,000.
[edit] Filming Locations
- Holsworthy Public School, NSW
- Bardia Parade, Holsworthy, NSW
- Richmond University Swimming Pool, NSW
- Granville Performance Hall, NSW
[edit] Cast
- Rhys Wakefield as Thomas Mollison
- Luke Ford as Charlie Mollison
- Gemma Ward as Jackie Masters
- Toni Collette as Maggie Mollison
- Erik Thomson as Simon Mollison
- Firass Dirani as Russell
- Ryan "Whippet" Clark as Dean
- Lloyd Allison-Young as James
- Nathan Butler as Chris
- Lisa Kowalski as Sally
- Shai DeVletter Sont as the Lion
- Jordan Hagivassilis as Bus Kid #7
[edit] References
- ^ CLPR (January 15 2007). Press releases: Principal photography commences on The Black Balloon. Inside Film Magazine. Retrieved on 2007-01-29.
- ^ Berlinale. The Festival - Awards & Prizes - Prizes Generation. Retrieved on 2008-02-16.
[edit] External links
- Official website
- The Black Balloon at IMDB
- The Black Balloon at ICON Entertainment
- FTO News
