Black Balloon on DVD

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Black Balloon on DVD Distributed by
Icon Home Entertainment

Posted: January 23rd, 2009.

Icon Home Entertainment presents an uplifting and compelling story of growing up, fitting in and discovering love in the critically acclaimed THE BLACK BALLOON, available to buy and rent on DVD from 2 February 2009.

Winning seven awards including Best Film, Best Direction, Best Original Screenplay, Best Supporting Actress and Best Supporting Actor at the 50th Australian Film Institute (AFI) Awards this December as well as Best Feature Film at The Berlin International Film Festival and Best Original Feature Film at The Australian Writers Guild, THE BLACK BALLOON is a poignant tale of a boy as he struggles to accept his family, which was inspired by the relatives of director Elissa Down.

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 – Little Miss Sunshine, About A Boy) has to take things easy, his father Simon (Erik Thomson) puts him in charge of his autistic older brother Charlie (Luke Ford – Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor). 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 causes his pent-up frustrations about his brother to pour out – in a story that is funny, confronting, and ultimately heart-warming.

THE BLACK BALLOON is a deeply moving tale of love and kindness that will appeal to those who liked Whats Eating Gilbert Grape, Little Miss Sunshine and About A Boy.

See the trailerSpecial Features:

• Audio commentary with Director Elissa Down
• Cast and crew interviews
• Photographic slideshow
• Trailers

AWARD WINNER – THE BLACK BALLOON

50th Australian Film Institute (AFI) Awards

• Best Film
• Best Direction
• Best Original Screenplay
• Best Supporting Actress
• Best Supporting Actor

The Berlin International Film Festival – Best Feature Film

The Australian Writers Guild – Best Original Feature Film

The DVD is out on February 2nd 2009, it runs for 93 mins and retails for £15.99 on DVD,but is currently on Amazon at the link above for £5.98.

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