HBO extension has in its catalog a film recently nominated for the next edition of the Golden Globes: “The Banshees of Inisherin”. Directed by the acclaimed director Martin McDonaldhas the main role of Colin Farrell.
Since the day it premiered on the platform, the production has not left the Top 10 of the most viewed films and remains in fifth place. Plus, the main cast complements it Brendan Gleesonanother old acquaintance of both Farrell and McDonagh.
Synopsis of “The Banshees of Inisherin”
The plot follows two friends, Pádraic Suilleabháin and Colm Doherty, who have to rekindle their friendship after one of them abruptly separates, wreaking almost irreparable chaos between them.
Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson had previously worked together on another Martin McDonagh production called “In Bruges”a film that was nominated for oscar in the category of best original screenplay.
On the other hand, McDonagh has been nominated for multiple Oscars for his directing and screenplay work, but has never won for a film. Yes, he did for his short him “Six Shots” (2004), in the best short film category.
The critics were extremely favorable to this feature film. In the IMDb, a website devoted to cinema, obtained an average score of 7.9 out of 62,000 reviews; on the other hand, the site Rotten tomatoes gave it an approval rating of 76% from audiences and 97% from outlet critics.
Cinema distribution
- Colin Farrell – Pádraic Suilleabháin
- Brendan Gleeson – Colm Doherty
- Kerry Condon – Siobhán Suilleabháin
- Pat Shortt – Jonjo Devine
- Gary Lydon – Peadar Kearney
- Jon Kenny-Gerry
- Barry Keoghan – Dominic Kearney
The length of the film is 1 hour and 54 minutes approximately, taking into account the credits.
Main production equipment
- Martin McDonagh – director and screenplay
- Jo Homewood – production
- Peter Czernin – production
- Graham Broadbent – production
- Diarmuid McKeown – executive producer
- Ben Knight – executive producer
- Carter Burwell – soundtrack
- Ben Davis – cinematography
Source: Clarin
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