This year, Martin McDonough's film "The Banshees of Inisherin" was an excuse for the cinema to display its beauty again. This film tells the story of two villagers from Inishreen, an island in the west of Ireland, during the Irish civil war. Two characters with different lives, Pádraic and Colm, seem to be close despite their differences. Pádraic, a stupid looking guy living with his sister, and Colm, a gentleman looking guy, old enough to enjoy his last days. Colm, however, decides that he does not want to be friends with Pádraic at the beginning of the story. Colm's motivation for ending cooperation is explained throughout the film as his desire to be remembered after his death, an important goal for everyone. Taking advantage of his musical skill, Colm wanted to write and play music so that his name would be engraved in history. It is an issue that causes problems and arguments between him and his former best friend, Pádraic, and reaches its peak at the end of the film.
In spite of the fact that the overall story doesn't seem very catchy on paper, it has become a timeless masterpiece through cinema's art form. The dialogues play a crucial role in shaping the film's structure and purpose. Pádraic's conversations with his sister, his crazy friend, and Colm are meaningful, memorable and beautifully staggering. Furthermore, the cinematography is eye-catching. Astonishing long shots in the film allow everyone to think deeply about each conversation, questioning each character's purpose, and calm down the sometimes tense atmosphere. Martin McDonough's art goes beyond his long shots. The film is also filled with unique frames. Pádraic's first night alone with his donkey watching him outside his house was as memorable as the whole movie. By using these techniques, Film has the power to influence people's perceptions. At the beginning of the movie, we are fascinated by the beautiful scenery and simplicity of village life, but by the end of the movie, we find a boring village filled with crazy people. This is part of the director's specialty, namely tragic comedy. He also creates humorous situations in serious moments in his film. The biggest irony of the story is that Colm, who is trying to live a useful life in the remaining years of his life by staying away from Pádraic and playing music with his hands, cuts his fingers. His remaining days will probably not be any different from the ones he spent with Pádraic, perhaps even less meaningful. This beautiful frame is a nice way to end this note.
Rating: 5/5
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