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The Film To Discover This Holiday Season Debuts On DVD
December 18 With Free Music Download of “Falling Slowly” From

Fox Home Entertainment.

“It may well be the best musical film of our generation.” - Chicago Tribune

Critically acclaimed from audiences around the globe, the romantic music-infused story of two struggling musicians, Once arrives on DVD December 18, 2007 from Fox Home Entertainment.

“Once” is far from a conventional love story. It is, instead, the story of a creative partnership that develops by chance and that involves a deeper, riskier bond than mere sex ever could."- New York Times

"...an enchanting, unpretentious blend of music and romance you can watch forever... "Once" is about to come into your life and make it whole." - Los Angeles Times

"a magical, beguiling wonder.. think U2, not Riverdance, and get set for a gift of a movie that is absolutely worth seeing more than once. Blending the hip and the heartfelt, the tough and the tender, he creates a movie you want to hold close" - Rolling Stone

"For 'Once,' a rock musical with an irresistible charm" - The Boston Globe

"The way Carney handles their friendship, which is both a love story and a music story, you couldn't ask for a more wonderful pair. 4/4" - Chicago Metromix

Hailed as “Close to perfection” (New York Times) and winner of this year’s Sundance Film Festival Audience Award, Once also received top honors at the Dublin International Film Festival (Audience Award), as well as the Irish Film and Television Award for Best Music in Film. A duet of magical proportion, singer, songwriter and current Billboard chart-topper Glen Hansard (“The Frame”) and newcomer Markéta Irglová give extraordinary heartfelt performances as a street musician and a Czech immigrant as they write, rehearse and record songs that artistically reveal their unique love story.

Video for "Falling Slowly"

Video for "Lies"

Video for "When Your Minds Made Up"

Written and directed by Hansard’s former band-mate John Carney, Once is a partially autobiographical account of his time in Dublin. Featuring director and cast commentary, musical commentary, free music download and much more, the Once DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $29.98 U.S.

SOME LINKS
Click Here For An Interview With Dir. John Carney & The Cast, Behind The Scenes In This Sundance Special

Hollywood Beat Video Review Here

Interview & Clips from STV

Fox Spotlight

"(Once) celebrates doggedness, good-humored discipline and desire — the desire not only to write a song or make a recording, but the deeper longing for communication that underlies any worthwhile artistic effort." - New York Times

Synopsis
Sometimes, you only get one chance to follow your dreams. So, when a brokenhearted street musician clicks with a beautiful and feisty keyboardist, the unlikely couple decides they have nothing—and everything—to lose. Over the course of one electric week, the duo writes, performs and records an incredible cycle of songs every bit as spontaneous and soulful as their improbable romance. This truly unforgettable blend of transcendent pop music and raw, naturalistic storytelling is absolutely mesmerizing, because something this passionate and original comes along only...Once.

What Does It Feel Like To Be In Love?

Glen Hansard - Sleeping

Glen & Marketa Live at Sundance 2007

Once Special Features:
Once is presented in widescreen format, English LT/RT and Spanish Stereo sound, as well as English, Spanish and French subtitles.
Bonus material includes:
o Musical Commentary with Director John Carney and Actor/Musician Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová
o Film Commentary with Director John Carney and Actors/Musicians Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová
o Free Music Download of “Falling Slowly” from the Motion Picture Soundtrack Once
o Making a Modern Day Musical
o More Guy, More Girl Featurette
o Webisodes - Broken Hearted Hoover Fixer Sucker Guy
o Forced Trailers Charlie Bartlett, Savages. Amazing Grace
o Trailers

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Once
Suggested Retail Price: $29.98 U.S.
Catalog Number: 2247759
Street Date: December 18, 2007
Prebook: November 21, 2007
U.S. Rating: R
Run Time: 86 minutes
Closed Captioned: Yes