Banshees’ Martin McDonagh: It is strange Irish film has taken world by storm

Martin McDonagh arrives at the Oscars (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Martin McDonagh said it is “kind of strange” that his Irish film The Banshees Of Inisherin has won the hearts of the nation after arriving at the 95th Academy Awards.

The British-Irish director’s dark comedy secured nine Oscar nods including for best director and best original screenplay, and is also in the running for best film.