Martin McDonagh, Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson on The Banshees of Inisherin | Film4 Interview

Written and directed by Martin McDonagh, The Banshees of Inisherin is set in 1923 in the background of the Irish civil war. The film tells the tale of two friends who find themselves with an insoluble problem when one suddenly ends the relationship. Reuniting McDonagh with Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson for the first time since 'In Bruges’ The Banshees of Inisherin also stars Barry Keoghan and Kerry Condon. Watch it in cinemas now.
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[@MakoTheFrog]

You know a movie is truly great when you can't stop thinking about it days after you finish it.

[@samyorke872]

Literally me

[@mrd5178]

Haven't been able to stop thinking about it for days.

[@cathywilde2756]

So true, still thinking about it 2 weeks later.

[@angelotrinidad6888]

Just watched it last night & am afraid it’s gonna go on for weeks, I’ve still to catch up with some other Oscar nominees but this film won’t let me to easily.

[@harryireland1935]

Same. Perhaps more so if you're living on the West-Coast yourself.

[@bluesky7288]

I think this was Colin Farrell best acting. Just watching his facial expressions and body movements. Work of art

[@joycewible8816]

Agreed!

[@lindagarland5223]

I so agree!

[@IndieRockerHippy]

The way his face crumbles when Brendan says he doesn't want to be his friend anymore.... just pure class. He showed bits of that in In Bruges too but this was on another level.

[@JohnnyMagorish]

I never rated him until this role. Brilliant!

[@IndieRockerHippy]

@@JohnnyMagorish Wow. What else had you seen him in?

[@KaituoKid]

when Brendan says that they had to shoot the last scene on the last day because they couldn't do it out of order as they did not know where it was going until the end. That's beautiful art man, and so rare to see Hollywood stars put up with. It shows how much they are really dedicated to the craft and delivering the authenticity of the story through Martin's vision. Beautiful, I want these 3 to keep making movies forever, we can't wait 14 years every time

[@whatbringsmepeace]

Amen.

[@marimdq]

Amen x 2

[@alan112223]

x3

[@scouser19a]

x 4

[@bluesun5429]

It also kind of explains why the ending is: "I'll see you later and we'll carry on off camrea". He didn't plan an ending, couldn't think of one and when it came time that he needed one, all he did was shrug his shoulders and say "I don't have one" Yet it's still one of the best films i've seen in many years. I suppose the ending isn't why you watch the Banshees of Inisherin

[@jamesdrynan]

The simplicity of the writing allows the actors to wring every last emotion from each other. One scene I found particularly haunting was when Dominic asked Siobhán if she could love him. What Mr. Keoghan accomplishes in two minutes is astonishing. With facial tics, twisting fingers and muddled words, he is heartbreakingly excellent. When he softly says, " Well, there's another dream gone, " it's crippling.

[@chains84]

he's the village gom we all came to love.

[@TerryMCarroll]

Yes! Yes! Yes!

[@k3lvin1977]

Watched this a few days ago and thought he was excellent in this and especially that scene. It was both funny and heartbreaking all at the same time.

[@natsomething0]

I think Dominic will haunt me a long time. And the scene you mentioned is one I replayed almost immediately after first watching the movie. I'm just stunned by Keoghan's mastery of the role. It a jaw-dropping performance that I hope gets the recognition it deserves.

[@joycewible8816]

That scene tore my heart out 😭

[@troygaspard6732]

What I like is how the Irish Civil War is off screen, but clearly has an effect on the story.

[@shamelesshussy]

I mean, is it offscreen? It’s a fairly broad parable. Brendan and Colin play Ireland and the UK.

[@jackgibbs]

@@shamelesshussy Irish civil war wasn’t between Ireland And UK just so you know. Hence, civil. It was between the Irish free state and the Anti Treaty IRA.

[@eugenemurray2940]

Interesting Especially considering Mr Gleason's connection with London, and having played Michael Collins and Winston Churchill...

[@ethnicalbert]

@@shamelesshussyyou confused bro

[@caseyhunter3840]

Such an odd, hilarious, and depressing film. I really loved it.

[@barry4649]

Is it similar to In Bruges then?

[@dan3565]

@@barry4649 not really

[@mikehunt8587]

@@barry4649 In Bruges way better

[@barry4649]

@@mikehunt8587 I love In Bruges so that doesn’t tell me much tbh, it could still be brilliant and not be as good as In Bruges

[@mikehunt8587]

@@barry4649 I'd give Bruges a 9.5 and this new one a 6 at best

[@MrOopsjd]

I've never wanted an actor to win an Oscar more than I want Colin Farrell to win one for this performance. He's incredible in this movie and soulful and he deserves it.

[@tomhyland4077]

He clearly deserved it.

[@DresuPoloca]

Colin Farrell eyebrows should get Oscar!

[@black__bread]

There's a palpable need for more fims and TV starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson

[@edwartvonfectonia4362]

Love this trio since In Bruge. One of my favourites.

[@teardrop720]

So true. In Bruges is definitely up there in my list of absolutely favourite extraordinary movies

[@AuronTsubaki85]

I really love their chemistry together

[@imanis.h.8431]

Agreed! In Bruges is still my favourite of McDonagh’s. Haven’t seen Inisherin though, hope it’s just as good if not better.

[@AuronTsubaki85]

@@imanis.h.8431 It's a slow burner, if you require the time and the patience. It's really all up to you if you'll like it or not.

[@jamesramplin8124]

​@@imanis.h.8431 U should watch Seven Psychopaths

[@susanhaws4780]

The actors are superb. I fell in love with Colin Farrell's character. But the story make's my heart hurt.

[@glendarjj3991]

@Colin Farrell I don't like you no more. If you comment one more time, I'll have to cut off one of me fingers.

[@tonyfluertynaturephotograp5272]

Colin Farrell's character died. He was a changed man at the end.

[@unclejoepictures]

This Trio is so unbelievably well-fitting, it is scarce to find this in cinema these days.

[@Don-xc7mq]

The previous film I saw to watching B of I had a budget probably 100 times bigger , hundred more actors and enough special effects to last a lifetime but only One was engaging and brilliant and deserves so much more recognition than an over bloated, hyped movie that left me wondering for the future of movies. B of I restores my faith.

[@EnzoFerenczyo]

"I didn't come here for licks!", the best line in the movie, had me in stitches.

[@sigmadeez4205]

"I came here for the opposite of licks!" "What's the opposite of licks?"

[@EnzoFerenczyo]

@@sigmadeez4205 🤣

[@nixonagnewreviews7206]

So many great and silly lines. Gorgeous dialogue

[@eugenemurray2940]

​@@nixonagnewreviews7206 Unlicks! you daft bollix!

[@PsychedelicFrench]

I felt deeply depressed by the time I left the theater. Really shook me.

[@HalleyBay61]

*No spoiler intended* It's been quite a while since I shed a tear for a film, but there's a certain part with a policeman, then no dialogue between Brendan & Colin and to see the amount of pain inside him was so very powerful and so sad, that I could not help myself but cry. I love these three individually and even more so together. What an incredible group of artists. What a beautiful, funny, desperately sad, and clever story this is. Uniquely perfect. I hope Brendan, Colin, Martin & the team get the Oscar recognition that they truly deserve.

[@scouser19a]

Great comment 👍

[@devvv4616]

yeah, when he just breaks down finally and no one says a word throughout

[@LacoSinfonia]

The dialogue in this film feels like singing in a weird way. Absolutely beautiful. Also love that Gleeson and Farrell literally finish each other’s sentences.

[@rwv3n]

the whole movie, in every aspect, is a complete masterpiece

[@scouser19a]

Yep, well said 👏

[@natty8891]

Amazing movie…even the animals were amazing..when the sheep dog takes the shears away ..you could feel his pain

[@Not_So_Slim_Shady]

This movie blew me away. I laughed and cried and everything in between. Definitely in the running for best of the year.

[@CRINGLEBURT]

The whole Irish Civil War parable stuff totally went over my head but the film had such an impact on me all the same. For me there was another kind of conflict, an internal conflict, between my drive to make something of myself and (as a 42 year old) the look back at all the things I lost along the way. To have a drive and aspirations is no bad thing but don't forget that the only truly important part of life is the connections we make and have. That scene where Pádraic rebukes Colm's "niceness" with an impassioned speech about how important his sister is to him, was just the most powerful scene. It really made me thing about my own life.

[@adamskiyo]

How excellent was Barry in his role? So brilliant. Just wanted to express that on some kind of public forum.

[@MMAGamblingTips]

Excellent 👍🏼

[@adriandobbyn874]

The scene with himself and Kerry by the lake is just too too good. He's impossibly talented.

[@jacobpaint]

Unwavering sincerity. His performance crept up on me and by the end he just blew me away… they were all fantastic but I cant imagine how Barry has been overlooked for best supporting actor nominations. I can only imagine its politics and wanting to nominate Brendan first but as much as I love Brendan and he’s very deserving, Barry was a standout for me.

[@scorpnov13]

@@jacobpaint totally agree , he stole every scene he was in

[@b1j]

“What are we, in France now?”

[@elainescott7840]

The scene in this great film when Colm drives the horse drawn buggy for Padraic had me bawling.

[@cathywilde2756]

There was love underneath his desire to end the friendship. Heartbreaking

[@rictusette]

Love all the love Barry Keoghan is getting in these comments. Whole cast is aces and/but the specific praise for his performance is wonderful.

[@murman6140]

I’ve seen this movie twice and can’t wait to see it again. My favourite movie of the year and absolute classic.

[@emmacoppen9254]

It’s so interesting to see people say that this movie hit the mark for them, but for me it hit all the marks. I can imagine it feeling slow if you don’t pay it your full attention, because so much of what happens is in the facial expressions or what isn’t said. It’s such an interesting exploration into a very simple idea, and I loved it

[@aggonzalez8096]

Totally agree. And so universal, everyone could understand the feelings of both characters

[@ToeCutter0]

This is a phenomenal film. I watch a lot of films and they simply don’t make films like this anymore? I never felt as if I were watching a scene in a film, it was as if I were sitting right there, watching all this unfold as if I lived in the same town and knew these characters my entire life. These three have some chemistry that I’m desperate to see more of. I’ve always loved their earlier film “In Bruges” and saw this without knowing anything about the plot. The only aspects of “In Bruges” this film includes are these two actors and the writer/director, that’s it. It’s a completely different film and perhaps even better than “In Bruges.” The dialog & emoting between Farrell and Gleeson was incredible to watch. Despite my being something of a simple, “nuts & bolts” fan of film, I simply can’t remember the last time I thought so intensely about a film days after viewing it. It says a lot about how entertaining this film was to watch, and how it’s a shame that we don’t see films like this very often.

[@scouser19a]

Exactly how I felt!

[@dohlecarnett1866]

I'm inclined to say that this is their best work. This film has so many ways to read it without being annoyingly artsy.

[@Troughi]

This movie made me call an old friend.

[@toolate9494]

Colin Farrell is such an eloquent, intelligent man. Brendan Gleeson is always a joy to watch.

[@patrickpilkington6241]

This film was a genuine masterpiece. The scene where a woman is painting over the red with the Kelly Green was just such a magnificent touch. The whole film is perfection. Loved what seems like a slight nod to Joyce’s “Eveline” from “Dubliners”.

[@jenq436]

Poor Jenny!! She was a cutie.

[@seancorrigan7448]

Incredible acting duo. Genius film.

[@MYRIAMLATEUR]

Hollywood doesn’t deserve these excellent actors nor this sublime movie. So genuine, so refined, so deep!

[@angelcitygirl]

It's a phenomenal film and Brendan better win the Oscar.

[@nutauf7587]

Best film I've seen this year. Deserves all the awards!

[@user-yc2zm5bm1w]

Absolutely amazing film. All the people involved are incredibly talented storytellers, be it the writing of the story, the directing, the acting, and other aspects. They should all be very proud with what they have produced and we couldn't care less about the Oscars!

[@buckchile614]

Kerry Condon was amazing in this as well. Loved her in both 'Breaking Bad' and 'Better Call Saul' as well.

[@katherinea.williams3044]

I loved her as Mike’s daughter in law in BCS. But I honestly don’t remember her in Breaking Bad. I remember she had an episode in the series premiere of The Walking Dead, I think it was season 4 premiere and as a walker in the mid season finale. She’s SO gorgeous AND talented. LOVE Kerry! Love & Light from Miami Shores🦚 Stay safe mate🌎✌🏼 Peace & Prayers for the people of Ukraine🇺🇦

[@Philly_Jump_Over_The_Fence]

@@katherinea.williams3044 The character appears in Breaking Bad - very briefly - but played by a different actress.

[@drewsharratt564]

So many layers to it. I probably read stuff into this that wasn't even meant to be there but that's what makes a movie like this so great, rewatch-able and akin to something like poetry or a novel

[@zed334]

“Maybe he just doesn’t like you anymore”…. brutal delivery from Kerry Condon

[@Tommy-qc4rj]

Been stoked for this since I heard it was coming. Two of my personal favourite Irish actors, alongside Cillian Murphy, Aidan Gillen, and Ciarán Hinds.

[@IndieRockerHippy]

Add Domhnall Gleeson in there too 🙂

[@markmacisaac4505]

Watching _Farrell_ in this movie reminds me of what good acting, real acting, is all about!!! Hoping he lands the G Globe! Nice job, Colin!

[@TerryMCarroll]

I'm really happy for this latest work by Martin McDonagh. He is a master of producing deep, tender, and sweet sadness, hope, and dread, amid a show of absurd brutality and darkness. Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson are his vessels, so perfect in their pairing, but the whole cast (especially Barry Keoghan!) bring his exquisite writing to life in way that is simply awe-inspiring. The so-called "Irish black comedy" form, of which McDonagh is the master, is really about love and desire ... all gone awry. And it is in the going awry that the love and desire is shown in its clearest form. So it has a depth that is extraordinary.

[@Thomas...191]

I loved Martin getting the band back together for this beautiful work

[@alobo9937]

I loved this film. The story couldn't be farther from my own life yet it was so universally close on it's themes and heart. It was gorgeous to look at and all the laughs landed perfectly. Barry Keoghan was amazing.

[@danielconti6411]

A magnificent film with phenomenal actors, and a breathtaking setting.

[@rigilchrist]

I loved the film, I love these two actors, especially together, and Martin McDonagh is a genius.

[@lizjoyce5]

I've seen quite a few of this year's nominated films, and this one has stayed with me. A masterpiece.

[@marcleysens7716]

Glad Colin won the Golden Globe.

[@scouser19a]

Me too, so deserved!

[@dadbud09]

Would pay to see an action medieval movie with Colin and Brendan with this director too! Such an underrated trio. first In Burges now this.. Great work!

[@glacialimpala]

The Last Duel would be great for you

[@thecinematicmind]

Beginning to end loved this film.

[@lancelotdufrane]

Great movie. These two make an incredible team. Both very talented.

[@Sweetmotion23]

I love Colin. So much lol. Since I was 14, I just can’t help but comment when I see his face 😂❤

[@sohaib785]

Fantastic film from start to finish!

[@radekw708]

Great movie, need more of these 2 together

[@austinado16]

Huge fan of In Bruges. This movie was just amazing at so many levels, and like someone else in the comments stated; I'm still mulling it around and thinking about all of it. AMAZING

[@alexeslick2648]

So much love for this film, Martin, Colin and Brendan (and In Bruges) please keep creating together

[@trs8696]

saw this yesterday. absolutely superb. my favourite film since uncut gems.

[@user-zl5gi8sv7u]

So excited to see this

[@becksy9999]

so good this film...loved it.....and Farrell...poor soul...going to see it again tomorrow

[@jaymeals8571]

Such a great and beautiful story this movie tells, instant classic like the rest of his work.

[@Ruditheleg]

Amazing film from two amazing actors.the support actors we're also brilliant .well done m.mcdonah

[@srigging]

loved the film....because of the writing & especially the marvelous actors ❤️

[@frankb821]

I just put it together that multiple films that I love (including Banshees) were all in fact directed by Martin McDonagh. What a pleasant revelation.

[@anantmehta123]

Watched it in the cinema - excellent film!

[@abiseye4873]

After watching Everything Everywhere All at Once, which became instantly my favorite movie ever, I left the theatre full of love and compassion. After watching the Banshees, which I really loved too, I left the theatre feeling hopeless and lonely. Both so powerful in different ways, it's nice to allow art to play with your feelings like this 🥲

[@et5904]

So good to see these two being friendly with one another

[@patsheridan3157]

I really enjoyed this film. In fact I've watched it 3 time and enjoyed it each time. Colin Farrell was so good in it. He was just such a lovely person. I'm going to watch it again tonight after seeing this.

[@jhamdan2012]

This is my favorite movie in 2022. Best picture made in the year. The message is even better.

[@dear_darling]

This was my favorite film of 2022! Well done and so enjoyable 💯

[@woxineaucrows7355]

Both gents are great actors and they work together so well I cant wait to see this Homeland movie I just cant and there will be some tears and joys I'm sure.

[@susancumming7099]

I am treating myself to this movie tomorrow.

[@hyperdeath84]

Such a great film. As funny as it was sad and just gorgeous to look at.

[@florazuideveld2038]

Oh, I just watched Banshees of Inisherin on HBO and am speechless and in tears. So sad, so touching, funny, painful, absurd and amazingly real. I wanted to see it in the theater but friends voted me down, then suddenly here it is on HBO. Wish I'd seen it at the theater though, too - but maybe I'd have been overwhelmed with emotions. Reminds me too of my wish that live local theater would return to the city I live in (mostly disappeared since 2020) - to see more of the playwright's work. In the meantime, guess I'll have to read them.

[@cloudcitydigital]

be sure to see In Bruges

[@KaituoKid]

and get better friends

[@mariecanavan8539]

Loved this film I find the acting by all the cast Involved just fantastic 👏

[@mranderson9813]

Saw this first time the other night have seen it two times since , bravo

[@NB-qm7rk]

As the civil war came to an end, theirs was just beginning. Outstanding film.

[@noneyabusiness3843]

End? The ‘end’ of the war wasnt the end of the troubles

[@StephNuggs]

Breath of fresh air! This movie was great. Have been looking for something like this for so long. Great to see real cinema still exists

[@catmonkey6826]

Best film I've watched in a very long time, I watch a fair few. Billboards was one of the best too. My kind of story telling. I'm very grateful for this art, thank you.

[@user-hf8ie8mf3n]

People who love and understand their craft. 👍

[@TheGreenDevil21]

Amazing amazing amazing acting

[@whoever_81]

I am not sure if I liked or deeply loved this movie, but I am leaning towards the latter. Second viewing incoming. Simple but complex. Funny but sad. Superficial but deep. Human, all too human. Seems like we have a beautiful masterpiece here. A classic.

[@anndaly6465]

Loved the film. Superb acting from all the characters. Awesome!

[@Galway648]

What happeneds in the end

[@ronwhite8503]

@@Galway648 they get eaten by dinosaurs.

[@ellenflanagan2220]

Loved it!

[@joec9555]

Watched this a couple of nights ago. I can't stop thinking about it. Haven't had a movie get to me so emotionally in quite some time. The best movie I've seen in quite some time as well. Lol How dare he put a rainbow in the sky ln the opening shot. (That's sarcasm) And what a wonderful little Donkey.

[@jacobpaint]

Beautiful film. Im just glad i got to watch it without knowing more than the title, leading actors and director.

[@JimmyJaxJellyStax]

Such a great film, even more amazing having been to the Aran Islands a few years ago. Hard not to chuckle at the series of contretemps.

[@65g4]

Just saw the film today loved it. Amazing film great dialogue and great acting interesting story.

[@bungle3912]

I loved this film so much. It was brilliant.

[@scammin4pigham150]

I had to watch this movie twice man it was so amazing and even better on the second watch. So great to have a spiritual successor to in Bruges. I saw in Bruges as a kid, it came out when I was like 10 and I loved it then and everytime I watch it it gets better and better. Think my last rewatch was 2 or 3 years ago might go for another soon

[@ajm6040]

love this movie and all the cast....

[@notcherbidness501]

It is a masterpiece. True cinematic ART.

[@Dominian1]

Great film, can't wait for the English version to come out.

[@theresalanghofer209]

Brilliant movie. Writing, cinematography off the charts. Colin Farrell incredible; all the actors, Brendan especially too. So much about human nature. Irish war. Perfection.

[@jdanderson915]

feckin' brilliant! actors and scenary. The Emerald Isle shines!

[@stugatzo07]

Love this film. Gonna see In Burgers now that I know they did previous work!

[@thomaslangley1571]

What a fantastic film. Elegantly complex, and captivating. Absolutely brilliant acting from the entire cast. And the landscape throughout was just incredible. The dynamic duo knocked it out the park. Again. As did the Director. Again.

[@sandraluciaponze3619]

Excellent actor COLIN maravilhoso e muito carismático ❤

[@ariadinaherrero5181]

I loved it!!❤️❤️❤️

[@neddyhenson9489]

Thank you Martin for writing a beautiful piece for these beautiful talented men.

[@darkstar223]

Good to see sting again

[@geirholte1222]

Can't see there coming a better movie this year, loved it.