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The Swell Season
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The Swell Season

2012-07-13 · 89 min · ★ 5.7

Documentary · Music

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.

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Directors
Carlo Mirabella-Davis, Chris Dapkins, Nick August-Perna
Production companies
Elkcreek Cinema
Countries
United States of America, Czech Republic, Ireland
Status
Released

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Glen HansardGlen HansardSelf
Markéta IrglováMarkéta IrglováSelf
Catherine HansardSelf
Rob BotchnikSelf

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