it took 17 days to film with 2 handycams, at the cost of $160,000 (about 130,000 euros). neither of the stars are trained actors, they didn’t even have names in the film. they were simply referred to as “the boy” and “the girl”.
this little irish musical is one of the most memorable films of 2007, in my opinion. and judging from the recognition and praise it has received — from the oscars, sundance and independent spirit awards to (more importantly, i think) the comments posted on youtube and blogs everywhere — it seems countless others feel the same way.
the film itself is brilliant in its quietness and simplicity, the characters are likable and you find yourself immediately rooting for them as they fumble their way into helping each other navigate through rough times. by the end of the film you understand as well as they do that despite the deep attachment that has grown between them, they cannot be together. but both are profoundly changed by their altogether too brief ‘encounter’. sigh.
the songs are raw, poignant, and they you in the gut. ‘falling slowly’ just won the 2008 oscar for best song and it is a well-deserved award.
i could go on and on about how much i love this film but i have to get back to work. i guess i just couldn’t pass up this opportunity to send out into cyberspace my congratulations to glen, marketa, john and everyone involved in the film. good on you, guys!!! so many people have been rooting for you, and from our hearts to yours — congratulations on a job excellently done! 
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