Balloon () is a 2019 Chinese drama film written and directed by Pema Tseden. It was screened in the Horizons section at the 76th Venice International Film Festival.
Synopsis The film evokes a Tibetan family's struggle between religious conservatism and sexual emancipation. Drolkar and her husband have three sons and are sheep farmers. In order to comply with the one-child policy implemented by the Chinese authorities, Drolkar uses condoms as a means of contraception, a practice that is not very widespread in this traditional society.
Cast Tso Yangshik Wangmo Sonam Kalsang Jinpa
Accolades Date Award Category Recipient(s) and nominee(s) Result Notes 2019 5th Chicago International Film Festival Best Screenplay Pema Tseden 76th Venice International Film Festival Balloon 2019 Toronto International Film Festival Contemporary World Cinema 24th Busan International Film Festival A Window on Asian Cinema 20th Tokyo Filmex Asia-Pacific Film Festival Best Film 2nd Hainan Island International Film Festival Best Film
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