Art Cinema for Tots: Up in the Air

Director: Multiple Dirs

1965 / 41min / 35mm

Born out of a commitment to the idea that it’s never too early to introduce kids to the pleasures of movies made outside of the commercial mainstream—and the suspicion that young audiences are often more open-minded and curious than their elders when it comes to such matters—Metrograph presents the latest iteration of Art Cinema for Tots, a celebration of handcrafted, kid-friendly films that reconcile the smart and the silly. In this edition, join us up, up, up in the air, with a suite of enchanting, high-flying shorts, led off by Albert Lamorisse’s much-homaged children’s classic The Red Balloon, about a sentient balloon that trails a young boy through the streets of 1950s Paris.

Director of Programming (and mom) Inge de Leeuw describes the experience: “The sound levels will be dimmed, and there will be a gentle light on, creating a relaxed atmosphere where young viewers feel at ease. They won’t be confined to their seats; they can move around, explore, and enjoy the wonder of the big screen. It will be a playful, interactive cinematic journey, designed with little explorers in mind.”

The Red Balloon (Albert Lamorisse, 1965, 34 min, 35mm)

Free admission with online RSVP for children under 8 years old. Each child must be accompanied by at least one adult with a purchased ticket. Please add one 'free' ticket per child during the checkout.