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Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova Split

Musical sweethearts Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova have ended their romantic relationship. In 2007's indie fairytale film 'Once,' the pair charmed audiences with their portrayal of an Irish busker (Hansard) who falls for a young Czech immigrant (Irglova). The two Oscar-winners carried the budding romance off-screen, while continuing to perform music together as the Swell Season.

In a recent interview, however, Hansard states that he and Irglova are no longer romantically involved.

"It did become a real relationship," Hansard admits. "I think it was just a very natural part of what we were doing together. We had made the film. We had gone through so much with the Oscar. Of course, we fell into each other's arms. It was a very necessary part of our friendship but I think we both concluded that that wasn't what we really wanted to do. So we're not together now. We are just really good friends."

Having fallen for the duo ourselves, Spinner named the film's poignant ballad, 'Falling Slowly,' the Best Song of 2007. A few months after performing for the Interface, Hansard and Irglova took home the Oscar for Best Original Song for that tune. Thankfully, the pair will continue to make beautiful music together, at least in the literal sense. They have a few upcoming gigs overseas (as the Swell Season) and are considering releasing a newly-recorded album independently.




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sdaulla

这个电影我迷了很长时间. 确实是个很美好的电影.
before sunset and before sunrise也不错. 就是男演员在现实生活中的作为让人有点恶心.
可惜他们分开了. 要是电影里德他们真的一起了. 是否最终也是分开的结局呢?

May 20 2010 at 2:41 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
rgb

Who are all these people asking "who?" I've never heard of any of these people. Why are they wasting our time posting?

As for Hansard and Irglova, they are wonderfully talented songwriters and performers who deserve all the awards and accolades they've received. Sorry to hear about the relationship breakup, but glad to see they continue making music.

March 20 2010 at 2:51 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jonathan Ryan

I feel sorry for all the people who commented about not having any idea who these people are. Their music is so amazing...Glen Hansard is truly one of the best songwriters in his genre.

February 09 2010 at 7:19 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Lyn

I'm pretty sure I'm a lot older than any of the writers of these reviews (64), but... I saw the movie "Once" and fell in love with both Hansard and Irglova--their music and their acting talent. The movie was fantastic, altho. "macho" men would turn up their noses, I'm sure. I happen to think that Irish movies in general are excellent. If you're a rapper fan, don't bother. Odds are, you just won't "get it." Their group "The Swell Season" was on Letterman tonight, and I was disappointed that they were just the end-of-the-show music entertainment. I hoped he would interview them. However, since I had seen the movie, it allowed me to get more info. on the group and brought me to this site.

February 06 2010 at 3:42 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Brian

Be careful of labeling and stereotyping. I'm a 28-year old male and I am a fan of most genres of music including hiphop and rap. I loved Once. I saw it basically as soon as it came out in limited release years ago at a local art house theatre in Baltimore. Art is art and, to quote John Keats, a thing of beauty is a joy forever. There are no labels necessary.

March 30 2011 at 7:59 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
ellen

Fantastic movie and story, I loved the music.. can't say enough about these 2 talented people. Sorry they are not together romantically anylonger. I have watched this movie 2 times and will watch it again. they are wonderful.

January 22 2010 at 9:51 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
caterina

I love the songs and the realitity of the movie, even if I dont really understand the meaning of the songs as I'm Italian, the way how they sing give me the meanings,
thanks for your songs and 2once" upon the time I wouls like to see you both in Italy

November 21 2009 at 8:55 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Nishan

It is a beauty,A great piece of art.I have loved the movie 'once' and the songs,A realistic and heart touching piece,But I am also sad that Hansard and Marketa will no longer together.Reality it hurts me......

October 18 2009 at 11:04 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
SeaOfMusic

To all of the simple folks that wasted their time making "who?" comments:

You're most likely sitting in front of a computer, instead of indulging your ego with a mindless remark why not look them up on Google? It's quiet simple, you just type their names in the box and click 'search'.

Here's some free info for you - they won and Oscar and a Grammy. Maybe you could get a special award for typing into a comment box.

Message Concluded.

October 13 2009 at 8:52 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
nyc

Who? As in who are you people? You may have to squint a bit as you leave your caves to go to your local shops to _buy_ the Swell Season record (not the soundtrack but the first proper release) as well as at least renting the movie "Once". You won't regret it. So bite your tongues until then.

September 01 2009 at 12:23 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
lydfin

For the people who are asking "who?", instead of asking, why don't you do a search and find out because there are a lot of people worth knowing about. Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova are very talented musicians, singers and songwriters. Jeez, why don't you people open your minds and not depend on People magazine as your only source of information. Just because YOU don't know who they are doesn't mean anything. It just shows now little your world is.

June 02 2009 at 5:12 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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irishbrutha

Well said. If you "who??ers" don't know who these guys are you're living under a rock. As someone said, they won both an Oscar and a Grammy. Turn off the Disney Channel and pull your head out of your arse.

August 26 2009 at 1:43 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply