Little Fugitive / The Red Balloon

Published on May 10, 2026

Harvard Film Archive
24 Quincy St.
Cambridge
Sun., May 10, 2026, 3 – 5 p.m.

Little Fugitive / The Red Balloon

After being tricked into thinking he has killed his older brother Lennie, seven-year-old Joey runs away to Coney Island. While Joey has his own adventures on the beach, the very alive Lennie looks everywhere for his lost brother. Winner of the Silver Lion at the Venice Film Festival and nominated for an Academy Award for Best Writing, Motion Picture Story, this landmark film is famous for its naturalistic, detailed depiction of 1950s Brooklyn. The new 35mm print of Little Fugitive is preceded by Albert Lamorrisse’s enduring tale of a boy and his faithful balloon friend.

Gazette Classification: Film
Organization/Sponsor: Harvard Film Archive
Cost: $10 - Regular Admission / $8 - Non-Harvard Students, Harvard staff and Senior Citizens. Harvard students free.
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Contact Info: [email protected]
Harvard Key Required: No
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