"The Banshees of Inisherin" is a 2022 film directed, written, and produced by Martin McDonagh. It tells the story of two lifelong friends, played by Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson, who become estranged, causing unexpected and dangerous consequences for both. The movie is set on a fictional remote island off the west coast of Ireland and also stars Kerry Condon and Barry Keoghan. McDonagh previously worked with Farrell and Gleeson in his directorial debut, "In Bruges."
The film premiered at the 79th Venice International Film Festival in September 2022, where Farrell won the Volpi Cup for Best Actor and McDonagh won the Golden Osella for Best Screenplay. "The Banshees of Inisherin" was theatrically released in Ireland, the UK, and the US in October 2022 by Searchlight Pictures. It received critical acclaim for McDonagh's direction and screenplay, the cast's performances, and Carter Burwell's score. The film grossed $49 million worldwide, surpassing its $20 million budget.
The movie received nine nominations at the 95th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor (Gleeson and Keoghan), Best Supporting Actress (Condon), and Best Original Screenplay. It also won three Golden Globe Awards and four BAFTA Awards. It was named one of the Top Ten Films of 2022 by the National Board of Review. Overall, "The Banshees of Inisherin" is a successful film that received critical acclaim for its storytelling, performances, and production.