Last night I had the pleasure of attending a pre-screening for the Tribeca Film Festival documentary The Swell Season. Co-directed by Nick August-Perna, Chris Dapkins and Carlo Mirabella-Davis, the film chronicles the post-Oscar win journey of Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, who starred in Once and make up the band The Swell Season.
The film tells the backstory of their lives (with a strong focus on Hansard’s side) against their own personal relationship. For those that don’t know they began dating then broke up, but continued to tour. The footage the team was able to capture is quite impressive and as a huge fan of the band and film, I’d highly recommend it. Check out the trailer (via Awards Wiz) below, along with screening times.
Synopsis:
In 2008, Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová 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. Fueled by two years of exhilaration, performance, and psychological turmoil, The Swell Season is much more than a music documentary. It is a volatile and intimate portrait of a romance that fractures in the face of life on the road and personal tragedy. As Glen and Markéta’s relationship unhinges, ultimately music prevails as their enduring connection.
SCREENINGS
4/22 10pm – Public AMC Village 7 66 Third Ave @ 11th Street
4/25 9:30pm Public SVA 23rd Street, between Eighth and Ninth Avenues
4/29 3:00pm Public Chelsea Clearview Cinemas 260 West 23rd Street (between 7th and 8th Avenues)
4/23 9:00 Press Chelsea Clearview Cinemas 260 West 23rd Street (between 7th and 8th Avenues)
For more information head over to the Tribeca site where you will find a great interview with the filmmakers.
Were you a fan of Once? Are you excited to see this documentary?