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Original title

Once

Year

2007

Running time

85 min.

Country

Ireland

Director

John Carney

Screenwriter

John Carney

Cast

Music

Glen Hansard, Markéta Irglová

Cinematography

Tim Fleming

Producer

Samson Films, Summit Entertainment, Radio Telefís Éireann (RTÉ)

Genre

Drama. Romance | Music. Romantic Drama

Synopsis

A Dublin busker, who ekes out a living playing guitar and repairing vacuum cleaners for his dad's shop, meets a young Czech immigrant who sells roses on the same street. She likes his song, and what's more…she has a broken vacuum cleaner! They soon find themselves playing music together in a nearby music store (since she can't afford a piano, the owner lets her play his floor models). Over the course of a week, they form a musical rapport and, newly inspired, decide to record an album. Starring professional musicians: Glen Hansard (of the well-known Irish band the Frames) and Marketa Irglova, a Czech singer/songwriter.

Awards: 2007: Oscar Best Original Song

2007: Sundance: Audience Award (World Cinema)

2007: Los Angeles Film Critics Association: Best Music Score

2007: Critics' Choice Awards: Best Song

2007: Chicago Film Critics Awards: Best Original Score. 4 Nominations

2007: Independent Spirit Awards: Best Foreign Film

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