ONCE (2007) written and directed by John Carney, starring Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová.
If you ever feel down about the kinds of generic movies coming out these days, just think of a movie like ONCE, made for about $150,000 (thousands not millions of dollars), starring two performers who had no interest in becoming famous actors. A movie that went on to international acclaim, winning many awards, including the Oscar for best original song.
I was gobsmacked by this movie. So simple, yet so good. A musical that never feels like a musical, about ordinary folk like you and me.