Synopsis
A vacuum repairman moonlights as a street musician and hopes for his big break. One day a Czech immigrant, who earns a living selling flowers, approaches him with the news that she is also an aspiring singer-songwriter. The pair decide to collaborate, and the songs that they compose reflect the story of their blossoming love.
Key facts
Cast
Glen Hansard, Markéta Irglová, Hugh Walsh, Gerard Hendrick, Alaistair Foley, Geoff Minogue, Bill Hodnett, Danuse Ktrestova
Original language
Czech
First release
March 23, 2007 (Ireland)
Production companies
Samson Films
Setting
Dublin
Crew
Screenplay
John Carney
Producer
Martina Niland
Cinematography
Tim Fleming
Editing
Paul Mullen
Music
Glen Hansard, Markéta Irglová
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | Once (Music From The Motion Picture) - Glen Hansard, Marketa Irglova (2007) | 4 releases, 2007-2019: Canvasback, Music On Vinyl |
| CD | Once (Music From The Motion Picture) - Glen Hansard, Marketa Irglova (2007) | 18 releases, 2007-2008: Canvasback, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Sony Music, Sony Records Int'l |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Ireland | March 23, 2007 |
| Theatrical | United States | May 16, 2007 |
| Theatrical | United States | June 15, 2007 |
| Theatrical | Australia | August 30, 2007 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | September 20, 2007 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | September 20, 2007 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | October 19, 2007 |
| Theatrical | Czech Republic | October 25, 2007 |
| Theatrical | Spain | October 31, 2007 |
| Theatrical | Japan | November 3, 2007 |
| Theatrical | France | November 14, 2007 |
| Theatrical | Greece | January 15, 2008 |
| Theatrical | Germany | January 17, 2008 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | February 14, 2008 |
| Theatrical | Estonia | February 15, 2008 |
| Theatrical | Poland | March 28, 2008 |
| Streaming | Switzerland | April 10, 2008 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | April 15, 2008 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | April 18, 2008 |
| Classification | Germany | 0 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 15 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Home video | United Kingdom | February 25, 2008 |
| Home video | United Kingdom | February 16, 2009 |
Full credits
| Director | John Carney |
| Cast | Glen Hansard (Guy), Markéta Irglová (Girl), Hugh Walsh (Timmy Drummer), Gerard Hendrick (Lead Guitarist), Alaistair Foley (Bassist), Geoff Minogue (Eamon), Bill Hodnett (Guy's Dad), Danuse Ktrestova (Girl's Mother), Darren Healy (Heroin Addict), Mal Whyte (Bill), Marcella Plunkett (Ex Girlfriend), Niall Cleary (Bob), Wiltold Owski (Man Watching TV), Krzysztos Tlotka (Man Watching TV), Tomek Glowacki (Man Watching TV), Attila Kouvacs (Man Watching TV), Sean Miller (Bank Manager), Pat McGrath (Drunk), Praghosa (Hari Krishna), Kate Haugh (Baby), Senan Haugh (Husband), Catherine Hansard (Singer at Party), Pete Short (Singer at Party), Fergus O'Farrell (Singer at Party), Bob Hoban (Shop Assistant Bogarts), Martina Akindojctimi (Person on Stoop), Ruslan Mannanu (Person on Stoop), Francis Usanga (Person on Stoop), Prince Tylot Khumaho (Person on Stoop), Joe Adebe (Person on Stoop), Bernard Gibsenen (Shop Assistant), Paul Clarke (Shop Assistant), Maire Walsh (Lady on Bus), Dave Cleary (Host at Party), Keith Byrne (Guy in Piano Shop) |
| Screenplay | John Carney |
| Producer | Martina Niland |
| Executive producer | David Collins |
| Cinematography | Tim Fleming |
| Editing | Paul Mullen |
| Music | Glen Hansard, Markéta Irglová |
| Production design | Tamara Conboy |
| Costumes | Tiziana Corvisieri |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
