Set on a remote island off the west coast of Ireland, THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN follows lifelong friends Pádraic and Colm, who find themselves at an impasse when Colm unexpectedly puts an end to their friendship. A stunned Pádraic, aided by his sister Siobhán and troubled young islander Dominic, endeavours to repair the relationship, refusing to take no for an answer. But Pádraic's repeated efforts only strengthen his former friend’s resolve and when Colm delivers a desperate ultimatum, events swiftly escalate, with shocking consequences.
Rating:
R (Language Throughout|Brief Graphic Nudity|Some Violent Content)
Genre:
Comedy
Original Language:
English
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“The Banshees of Inisherin is not just a beautifully written screenplay. This deeply affecting, warmly humorous, beautifully acted and handsomely photographed (by Ben Davis) film is a major work and top of my list for the best film of 2022.”
– David Stratton, The Australian
“The film toggles masterfully between comedy and tragedy; realism and fable. It manages to be both of the moment and completely timeless.”
– Max Weiss, Baltimore Magazine