A new film starring Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell has been tipped for the Academy Awards - after it received a 13-minute standing ovation during a premiere.
The Banshees of Inisherin, which sees Gleeson and Farrell reunite with Martin McDonagh for the first time since the hit flick In Bruges, comes to Irish cinemas on October 21.
The film's blurb reads: "On a remote island off the coast of Ireland, Padraic (Farrell) is devastated when his buddy Colm (Gleeson) suddenly puts an end to their lifelong friendship.
"With help from his sister (Kerry Condon) and a troubled young islander (Barry Keoghan), Padraic sets out to repair the damaged relationship by any means necessary. However, as Colm's resolve only strengthens, he soon delivers an ultimatum that leads to shocking consequences."
Shot mainly on Achill Island in Mayo, the film has received critical acclaim so far, but a real highlight came at the Venice International Film Festival on Monday.
After the viewing, the cast and director received a 13-minute standing ovation from the attendees - the longest of the festival so far.
Already, some critics are believing that the movie will lead to a whole host of Oscar nominations - which would represent the first time either Farrell or Gleeson has been put forward for a gong at the Academy Awards.
Speaking about the film's plot, Gleeson said: "I'm glad to see male friendship as something valuable at the moment when the readjustment of everyone's relationships with everybody is under reconsideration," said Gleeson.
"The valuing of male friendship against a bromance to me is very deep and pertinent right now."
Farrell added: "When push comes to shove, we will always return to good chats," Farrell said. "It's like the people who don't believe in God until they've overdosed on a drug."
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