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The Banshees of Inisherin

The Banshees of Inisherin

Drama · Comedy · 2022

Two lifelong friends find themselves at an impasse when one abruptly ends their relationship, with alarming consequences for both of them.

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The Banshees of Inisherin

“Everything was fine yesterday.”

2022 Drama · Comedy 1h 54m

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7.5 / 10

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Two lifelong friends find themselves at an impasse when one abruptly ends their relationship, with alarming consequences for both of them.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Martin McDonagh

Written by

Martin McDonagh

Colin Farrell

Colin Farrell

Pádraic Súilleabháin

Brendan Gleeson

Brendan Gleeson

Colm Doherty

Kerry Condon

Kerry Condon

Siobhán Súilleabháin

Barry Keoghan

Barry Keoghan

Dominic Kearney

Gary Lydon

Gary Lydon

Peadar Kearney

Pat Shortt

Pat Shortt

Jonjo Devine

Sheila Flitton

Sheila Flitton

Mrs. McCormick

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Put The Banshees of Inisherin on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.