The Swell Season

Dec 6 2013 Not Rated 1h 31m
Documentary, Music, Romance

In 2008, Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova captivated audiences and earned two Academy Awards for their musical collaboration in the film Once. As their fictional romance blurred with reality, they fell in love, recorded an album, and embarked on a world tour.

Plot

The world fell in love with Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová when their songwriting collaboration in the film Once (2007) culminated in a jubilant Oscar win. But behind the scenes, where Glen and Mar's on-screen romance became reality, a grueling two-year world tour threatens to fracture their fated bond. Filmed in black and white, this music-filled documentary is an intimate look at the exhilaration and turmoil created by both love and fame.

Written by

N/A

Directed by

Nick August-Perna, Chris Dapkins, Carlo Mirabella-Davis

Production Countries

Ireland, Czech Republic, United States of America

Production Companies

Elkcreek Cinema

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
851
Average Rating
6.9 out of 10
Metascore
65
Popularity
NA