# The Balloonists (2026)

> A high-altitude documentary about two determined balloonists pursuing an unprecedented nonstop circumnavigation amid elite competition.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7374272

## Facts

- Runtime: 86 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: John Dower
- Cast: Bertrand Piccard, Brian Jones
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29719486/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: propulsive, awe-struck, humanistic, adventure film night, documentary night

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