Tied with Nothing new on the front with nine and just behind All everywhere at the same time (11) in number of Oscar nominations 2023, The Banshees of Inisherin is one of the favorites for the main awards of the evening.
With nominations in the Best Picture, Best Director and Original Screenplay categories, as well as four nominations in the acting categories, the film lands in the 2023 Oscars as one of the biggest of the year. However, Martin McDonagh’s comedy drama with Colin Farrell is not the most popular.
Therefore, we bring you some trivia to let you know more about the film which takes place on a small fictional island in Ireland and tells a tragicomic story with characters full of charisma.
Friendship is at the heart of the plot
The Banshees of Inisherin follows Pádraic (played by Farrell) and Colm (Brendan Gleeson), two men with different personalities who have been friends for years, until Colm abruptly decides to end the relationship.
The story begins with a door being closed for no apparent reason and the breaking of this relationship has serious consequences.
Brendan Gleeson
For Pádraic, Colm’s decision is impossible to understand. His cheerful and simple personality contrasts with the dark and complex character of Colm, a man with a sophisticated mindset and highly respected in the community, with whom, despite the differences, he has created a close bond.
Confused, Pádraic struggles to mend the relationship, refusing to take no for an answer, but his repeated attempts only strengthen his former friend’s resolve, and when Colm gives him an ultimatum, events begin to escalate to uncontrollable levels. with shocking consequences.
chemistry on stage
Director Martin McDonagh was looking for a story that could bring together on the screen the Irish Farrell and Gleeson, two actors who showed a very special alchemy that captivated audiences in At the sight of the boss.
Since then, the performers have maintained a close friendship off-camera, and that affection and familiarity is evident in every scene they share in the new film.
When we look at them, we completely believe their story. We believe they may have been friends for many, many years, which makes it even sadder.
Graham Broadbent, producer of The Banshees of Inisherin
The role of the Irish Civil War in history
The Banshees of Inisherin It is set in 1923, in the midst of the Civil War in Ireland. While the tiny island of Inisherin appears to be out of touch with what is happening on the mainland, with clashes between the pro-Irish treaty Provisional Government and the anti-treaty Irish Armed Republic (IRA), tension is being felt by the other part of the water.
However, what happens on Inisherin – the separation of Pádraic and Colm and the growing disagreements between the other people of the island – is a reflection of events on the mainland.
“It’s a story where a small war is going on between two friends, while a bigger war is going on outside.
Martin McDonagh, director
Kerry Condon’s character is key
Another central character of the story is Siobhán (Kerry Condon), Pádraic’s younger sister. After living in the north of their country for almost eight years, Siobhán and Pádraic live under the same roof and share all their daily experiences.
Siobhán has suffered a lot, so there is a certain sadness and loneliness around her. She is blocked. Pádraic drives her a bit crazy, like all her brothers, but she is quite motherly towards her.
Kerry Condon, nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
Siobhán is perhaps the wisest voice on the island. She is aware of the limits of this community and has ambitions that transcend Inisherin, but she also knows that Pádraic needs her.
Citizens have their own spotlight
Along with Pádraic, Colm and Siobhán, a small group of characters live on the island, also influenced by the events that started the story. On the one hand, Dominic Kearney (Berry Keoghan), son of the island policeman, Peadar Kearney (Gary Lydon), is involved in the plot.
The town is also home to Jonjo (Pat Shortt), who runs the town’s only bar, and his best friend Gerry (Jon Kenny), who practically lives there.
To some extent, both represent the island community in the story. We see much of the humor and horror in the plot through his eyes.
Martin McDonagh, director
Rounding out this group of islanders is Mrs. McCormick (Sheila Flitton), an elderly woman who watches and listens to everything that happens around her.
Anticipate what is about to happen and ask small questions in the audience’s mind. He’s also very intelligent, in a slightly supernatural way.
Sheila Flitton, actress
For McDonagh, the group of actors and actresses who make up the cast of “The Banshees of Inisherin” represent a unique network of creative support. In the four films she made with producer Graham Broadbent, she repeatedly used the same cast of actors, a way of making films inspired by his time in the theatre.
The Banshees of Inisherin is showing in Brazilian cinemas.
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