In February 2020 Martin McDonagh was reported to have set his next directorial effort up with Searchlight Pictures, and it would see him reunite with his In Bruges stars Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell. In August 2021, Barry Keoghan and Kerry Condon were added to the cast.
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- 1 Carter BurwellWalking Home Alone 1:18
- 2 Carter BurwellNight Falls on Inisherin 0:45
- 3 Carter BurwellMarking the Calendar 1:09
- 4 Carter BurwellThe Island Comes to Church 1:10
- 5 Carter BurwellDoesn't Time Be Flying 0:59
- 6 Carter BurwellStanding Prayer 1:30
- 7 Carter BurwellDelivering Milk But No News 1:03
- 8 Carter BurwellColm Takes the Reins 2:10
- 9 Carter BurwellPadraic Wakes – Driving Into the Rain 1:10
- 10 Carter BurwellThe First Finger 1:14
- 11 Carter BurwellPadraic and Jenny 0:48
- 12 Carter BurwellPadraic Keeps Quiet 2:15
- 13 Carter BurwellColm Throws the Balance 1:50
- 14 Carter BurwellJenny and the Fourth 1:53
- 15 Carter BurwellDark Padraic 1:30
- 16 Carter BurwellSiobhan Leaves 1:46
- 17 Carter BurwellThe Slow Passing of Time 1:46
- 18 Carter BurwellPadraic Leaves the Church 1:02
- 19 Carter BurwellMy Life Is on Inisherin 3:47
- 20 Carter BurwellA Smoldering New Day 1:56
- 21 Carter BurwellThe Mystery of Inisherin 2:31
The Banshees of Inisherin
(2022)57
" Everything was fine yesterday"
| Country | |
| Spoken Language | english, latin |
| Runtime | 1 hr 54 min |
| Budget | $10 000 000 |
| Premiere: World | $50 250 625 October 20, 2022 |
| USA | $10 582 266 |
| Other countries | $39 668 359 |
| Box Office – Budget | $40 250 625 |
| Premiere: USA | $10 582 266 October 21, 2022 |
| first day | $67 647 |
| first weekend | $184 454 |
| rollout | 437 days |
| Digital: World | December 13, 2022 |
| Parental Advisory | Frightening & Intense Scenes, Profanity, Violence & Gore, ... |
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| Also Known As | Los espíritus de la isla United States |
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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.Сast and Crew
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What is “The Banshees of Inisherin” about?
It’s a story about a sudden friendship breakup on a small island, and how hurt, loneliness, and stubbornness turn an everyday conflict into a tragicomedy with severe consequences.
Where and when is it set?
It’s set on the fictional Irish island of Inisherin in 1923, with the Irish Civil War echoing in the distance from the mainland.
Why is the film both funny and very dark?
The humor comes from mundane conversations, awkwardness, and absurdity; the darkness comes from how a small interpersonal crisis escalates into brutal choices. That sharp contrast is a hallmark of Martin McDonagh.
Is the conflict really just a quarrel between two friends?
On the surface, yes—but underneath it’s about the fear of living an “empty” life, the urge to leave a mark, depression, and how failing to articulate pain can destroy relationships.
What do the “banshees” in the title mean?
In Irish folklore, a banshee is a harbinger of death whose wail foretells tragedy. In the film, the idea functions symbolically—signaling looming loss, the death of friendship, and irreversible choices.
Do you need to know Irish history to understand it?
Not necessarily. The historical backdrop enriches the parallels (division, hardening, a “nearby war”), but the film primarily works as a universal story about rupture and stubbornness.
What themes does it explore beyond friendship?
Loneliness, meaning and creativity, emotional dependence, depression, cruelty in “quiet” communities, reputation and shame, and the cost of stubborn principles.
Why do the island and its people feel so closed-in?
The island setting amplifies a sense of entrapment: the same faces, the same routines, no real way to escape the conflict. The community watches, gossips, and quietly nudges events toward extremes.
Is it about “male friendship,” or something broader?
It begins with two men, but it’s ultimately broader—about the need for connection, fear of irrelevance, and how people hurt those closest to them.
Does the film have a clear moral or takeaway?
It resists easy answers, tracing choices and consequences where “who’s right” isn’t always clear. The ending invites reflection on the cost of pride—and how stopping a conflict can be harder than starting one.
Why do many viewers read it as a parable or allegory?
Because a personal dispute plays out alongside a civil war and starts to resemble a miniature model of division: stubbornness, escalation, self-destruction, and the inability to return to “how it was.”
Is it for people who don’t like “slow” films?
It has a measured pace focused on dialogue and mood. But the tension steadily escalates, and by mid-film the story becomes increasingly harsh and event-driven.
Are there scenes that might be hard to watch?
Yes. There are moments of psychological pressure and physical brutality that some viewers may find upsetting. It’s not a horror film, but dramatic material central to the story.
How is it different from a typical Hollywood dramedy?
It doesn’t aim for a comforting reconciliation or a crowd-pleasing ending. The humor is sharp and sometimes painful, and the drama pushes its ideas to an uncompromising extreme.
Is it worth rewatching?
Yes—on a rewatch, the dialogue hints, visual echoes, and everyday details foreshadowing the escalation become much clearer.
What else should I watch if I liked the tone and style?
You might try other dark tragicomedies and Martin McDonagh’s films like “In Bruges” and “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,” which also blend black comedy, violence, and intense human drama.
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At the level of conception, it may be entertaining, but being embodied as it is, with this McDonough playfulness, the movie seems to sabotage itself. You believe in the ghost of Casey Affleck in a sheet more than in the fact that behind the facial expressions and replicas of the local heroes there are any deep feelings.
There is an atmosphere, there are actors, there are no plot twists, but I didn’t understand what the meaning of what was happening, so only 7. I love the film only for the picture and the acting of the actors, but without understanding why it’s possible, but with this creation I didn’t succeed.
I like it. The cinema played filigree on emotions, and both the acting and the views of Inisherin, as well as the story itself, the course of the conflict and the ending that left one in thought, played a big role in this. The characters hooked me, I worried about them as if they were family. 8.5/10
A complex film about human relationships. Of course, in some moments it is quite sad. And too much thinking.
I’ll take on Banshee today, even if it’s not McDonna’s best film, but still I hope it’s not so bad. Well, with low expectations, I might go better.
In this seemingly small film, there is surprisingly plenty of stuff to study: the problems of misanthropy and wisdom, the meaning of life, life in isolation, the difference between people a hundred years ago and today, finally. A feast for those who like to tickle their brains. Too bad you don’t want to watch it.
McDonagh Jr.'s fourth film was a step backwards. Too reflective and rather strange work. Something on the level of "Golgotha" McDonagh Sr. Visual, music and actors that is necessary. But only a shadow remained from the twisted plot and black humor. Slightly disappointed. 7.5/10
The magic of real cinema. An excellent magnet: for two hours you forget about the existence of reality. I don’t even remember a movie like this about a storm in a glass. Very atmospheric. Gorgeous dubbing. You listen to every word. The aftertaste, of course, is cloudy, dull, mixed with bloody fingers.
McDonagh knows how to bring out the dramatic Colin, and the depth of pitiful empathy for his character is over the top. A painstaking script and a beautiful, natural picture. It turned out more emotional and exciting than in Bruges.
With each McDonagh film, the colors thicken and only drama remains. What’s next for us? As usual, soundly, with feeling, plainly, arrangement.
The strangest thing about the film is how a wonderful cast with excellent elaboration of everything (from a mundane plot to camera work) are combined in the credits with a firm thought that you will never want to revise this black dramedy. Everything about it is depressing: from the fingers to the war in the background
A dank, raw and coldest film by McDonagh about the essence and nature of the conflict. Veiled as a tragicomedy about irreconcilable friends, this anti-war story hits right in the heart, hurts and mourns for people lost in timelessness. Fools ready to fight for the little things.
Definitely high-quality cinema: beautiful landscapes of Ireland, good actors. There is a strong philosophy in the picture that the problems of each person seem to be so large-scale for him that the war does not interest them and seems stupid. At the same time, the film is cruel and depressing
– "I haven’t heard guns from the mainland for a long time, I think they are ending the war" – "I’m sure they will start again soon. Some things cannot be gotten rid of. And I think it’s good"
I don’t know what to put on this movie. If this is an anti-war parable, then it is too blunt and stupid. If the story is about a quarrel, then it is too surreal and Kafkaesque. Because of the deep respect for the director and the gorgeous shots, I put 7. In general, it’s beautiful and boring. That’s not why I love McDonagh
It’s amazing how such a seemingly childish problem can be turned into a powerful drama. But McDonagh succeeded and, coupled with the brilliant acting, he skillfully reveals the theme of loneliness and the meaning of life. Plus the cinematic beauty of Ireland and a bit of humor – all this is impressive.
McDonagh, maestro of social cinema. In his films, the interaction of people always comes to the fore, the rest is secondary. A scientist-breeder planting unique psychotypes in a cage and observing their nature. This creates unique situations that smooth out the noise of everyday life.
The film is sad and smart. The script is simple, but masterfully directed – subtle, natural humor, beautiful Irish landscapes, excellent acting. A magnificent film, it’s about us, about our lives.
Okay, Google, get me directions to that pub. I want to meet there next Friday evening. McDonagh is a damn witch. Again. But the ending was a little off.
The film is very unusual. Overall, I think the film is well worth watching. It has an excellent selection of actors who do not work any miracles, but keep their high level. Probably, many will see a deeper meaning in the movie than I do. You can go on and on about what this story is about…
Longing, depth, thoughts, meditation. A film for the soul, and in the mood of Golgotha, for its viewer.
A refreshing example of pure Irish logic. It’s probably her. This film is a parable, but it’s not immediately clear what it’s about. "About how two neighbors quarreled." About the attitude of people, how it happens. PS How did they manage their household? Half the time walking, half in the pub. Probably the climate is good.
Martin McDonagh is a wonderful writer, screenwriter and everything related to writing. But for me there has always been one problem with his films, he is constantly filmed by a mediocre director who does not want to use the benefits of cinema and his name is also Martin McDonagh.
An excellent comedy at the beginning, but the drama is rather unsuccessful, so the second half sags. The setting is vaguely reminiscent of Breaking the Waves
I don’t give a feck about Mozart. Or Borvoven. Or any of them funny name feckers. I’m Pádraic Súilleabháin. And I’m nice.
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