Film “Once”

Sept 17th:   Once:          Ireland / USA . 2006.  86 mins. Cert-15

Director:      John Carney

Cast:           Glen Hansard, Markéta Irglová, Hugh Walsh

In honour of the late Glen Hasard The Carnegie is proud to screen his film “Once” . A Dublin guitarist/singer/songwriter who makes a living by fixing vacuum cleaners in his Dad’s Hoover repair shop by day, and singing and playing for money on the Dublin streets by night. A Czech girl who plays piano when she gets a chance, and does odd jobs by day and takes care of her Mom and her daughter by night. Guy meets girl and they get to know each other as the girl helps the guy put together a demo disc that he can take to London in hope of landing a music contract.  Hansard & Irglová, had previously performed music as the  Swell Season and composed and performed the film’s original songs.

Awards : 1 Oscar win for Best Song. Awards 25 wins & 31 nominations 

Click to see Trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWJIylZ8VyM