The Banshees of Inisherin (Cert: 16)

New Date Added: The Banshees of Inisherin Monday April 3rd.

This screening is SOLD OUT.

Set during the Irish Civil War, on a coastal Island, lifelong friends Pádraic and Colm, suddenly find themselves at an impasse when Colm unexpectedly ends their friendship. A stunned Pádraic, endeavours to repair the relationship, refusing to take no for an answer. But when Colm delivers a desperate ultimatum, the whole village become involved in the standoff, with events swiftly escalating, with shocking consequences. With his latest film offering Martin McDonagh brings us a gentle and brutal tale of a broken friendship, a rich, soulful journey, full of agony, laughter and big, haunting questions. Boasting standout performances from Brendan Gleeson, Colin Farrell, Kerry Condon and Barry Keoghan, the chemistry between the entire cast is the beating heart of this tragicomedy.

Director:

Martin McDonagh

Cast:

Colin Farrell , Pádraic Súilleabháin, Brendan Gleeson, Colm Doherty, Kerry Condon, Siobhan Súilleabháin, Barry Keoghan, Dominic Kearney, Gary Lydon.

Festivals:

BFI London Film Festival 2022

Toronto International Film Festival 2022

Venice Film Festival 2022

Awards:

Winner-Volpi Cup, Best Actor, Colin Farrell; Venice Film Festival 2022

Winner-Golden Osella, Best Screenplay, Martin McDonagh; Venice Film Festival 2023

Winner - Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy 2023