Once (2007)

Ceremony Year: 2008Category: Best Original SongReleased: 2007

Nominated Talent & Credits

Glen Hansard— Music and Lyric by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova

Markéta Irglová— Music and Lyric by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova

Synopsis / Overview

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.

Historical Academy Record

MUSIC (Original Song) — 80th Academy Awards (2008)

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