“The Banshees of Inisherin”, the brand new movie from director, Martin McDonagh, that reunites his “In Bruges” stars and frequent collaborators, Brendan Gleeson, and Colin Farrell, debuted yesterday at the prestigious 79th Venice International Film Festival to rapturous applause from its audience, resulting in the movie, along with its director and stars, receiving an unprecedented 13 minute standing ovation.Such was the positive reception of the movie at its Venice screening that, as reported here by Variety, “the film’s big moment started to bleed into the red carpet debut of Olivia Wilde’s psychological thriller “Don’t Worry Darling”. With Variety then reporting that “Ushers at Venice had to scurry about trying to get audience members to leave the theater so the next film premiere could start.“Next Read: Florence Pugh and Olivia Wilde’s “Don’t Worry Darling” ConflictThe official synopsis for the movie reads:“Set on a remote island off the west coast of Ireland, THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN follows lifelong friends Padraic (Colin Farrell) and Colm (Brendan Gleeson), who find themselves at an impasse when Colm unexpectedly puts an end to their friendship. A stunned Padraic, aided by his sister Siobhan (Kerry Condon) and troubled young islander Dominic (Barry Keoghan), endeavours to repair the relationship, refusing to take no for an answer. But Padraic’s repeated efforts only strengthen his former friend’s resolve and when Colm delivers a desperate ultimatum, events swiftly escalate, with shocking consequences.“
The Banshees Of Inisherin is scheduled for release in Ireland, UK, USA, and Canada on 21st October 2022.The movie is also scheduled for release in Belgium on 21st October 2022, in Lithuania on 13th January 2023, in Poland on 20th January 2023, in Hungary on 26th January 2023, in Argentina and Italy on 02nd February 2023, in Turkey on 03rd February 2023, and in Bulgaria on 27th October 2023.
