The Criterion Collection Complete

LAMORISSE, Albert (France) White Mane [1953] Spine #1200b Blu-ray Possessed of the timeless perfection of a fable, this tale about the unique bond between children and animals is Albert Lamorisse’s ode to the awe-inspiring majesty of nature. Amid the vast flatlands of the Camargue in the South of France lives White Mane, a magnificent wild stallion who refuses to be broken by men and instead forms a connection with a young boy, with whom he embarks on a daring quest for freedom. Fully capturing the rugged beauty of its marsh setting, this extraordinarily photographed treasure of children’s cinema — which won the Grand Prix for Best Short Film at the Cannes Film Festival —speaks to the hearts of all creatures yearning to live untamed. 39 minutes Monaural Black and White in French 1:37:1 Criterion Release 2023 Director/Writer Albert Lamorisse  was 31 when he directed White Mane . Other Lamorisse films in the Collection: #1200c: Bim, the Little Donkey (1951) #1200a: The Red Bal...

LAMORISSE, Albert (France) The Red Balloon [1956] Spine #1200a Blu-ray Rarely has the spirit of childhood been evoked as exquisitely as in this Academy Award–winning cinematic fable, a fantasy with the texture of reality. On the streets of 1950s Paris, a young boy (played by director Albert Lamorisse’s son, Pascal) is launched on a miraculous adventure when he’s playfully pursued by a shiny red balloon that seems to have a mind of its own—until the harsh realities of the world interfere, setting the stage for a deeply moving finale. Shot in beautifully muted Technicolor, this beguiling allegory of innocence and transcendence has inspired generations of viewers to let their imaginations take flight. 34 minutes Monaural Color in French 1:37:1 Criterion Release 2023 Director/Writer Albert Lamorisse  was 34 when he directed The Red Balloon . Other Lamorisse films in the Collection: #1200c: Bim, the Little Donkey (1951) #1200b: White Mane (1953) #1200d: Stowaway in the Sky (1960)...

LAMORISSE, Albert (France) The Red Balloon and Other Stories: Five Films by Albert Lamorisse [1951-1965] Spine #1200 Blu-ray Everyday life becomes an adventure in the wide-eyed fables and fantasies of Albert Lamorisse. Balancing imaginative whimsy with documentary-like authenticity, his beloved short films  Bim, the Little Donkey; White Mane;  and the Academy Award–winning  The Red Balloon  find unforgettable emotional, spiritual, and moral resonance in the realms of children and animals, while his captivating but now rarely seen features  Stowaway in the Sky  and  Circus Angel  exult in the glories of two of his greatest loves: nature and flight. With their astonishing cinematography and purity of spirit, these five enchanting works invite viewers of all ages to experience the wonder, mystery, and poignancy of the world anew. Criterion Release 2023 #1200a: The Red Balloon (1956) #1200b: White Mane (1953) #1200c: Bim, The Little Donkey (1951) #1...