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Brian Jones and Bertrand Piccard are pictured in Breitling Orbiter 3, a red sphere that housed their balloon adventure

The Balloonists Review: A Heartwarming Buddy Comedy and Adventure Doc

by Barbara Goslawski
September 8, 2025
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The story of Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones' historic hot air balloon trip around the world is a winning budding comedy in The Balloonists.

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