Once (2006)

Once stood out for me, because of its cinematography and its unconventional love story. Directed by an Irish film maker, John Carney, the film Once is set in the heart of Dublin, the main character, a busker struggling get by by playing on the streets of Dublin, meets an immigrant and from there the story is told of their eventful week, writing, making and recording music about their love.

'The formula is simple: two people, a few instruments, 88 minutes and not a single false note.' The New York Times 2007

This is a totally unconventional love story, there a no moments when definite love is obvious, no kiss, or hand holding, only through music is the love evident. Along with this type of story telling, the camera work inspires me. The majority of scenes are shot hand held, sometimes simply circling the action, with a sudden zoom or movement. Once is a very low budget film, but even with this the crew/cast manage to create something so simple and powerful.