Why 2022 Was the Year of the Donkey
The Banshees of Inisherin (Searchlight Footage)
KEY COMPANION: Colin Farrell’s lonesome Irishman, Pádraic
PLACE ON CALL SHEET: Beloved sidekick
SYMBOLIC MEANING: When Brendan Gleeson’s Colm abruptly ends their friendship, Pádraic turns to Jenny—the one being he may give uncomplicated affection to.
BEHIND THE SCENES: Farrell says that his friendship along with his furry costar (additionally named Jenny in actual life) soured when she kicked him midfilming.
FOUR-LEGGED HEARTBREAK FACTOR: 💧💧💧💧
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EO (Janus Movies)
KEY COMPANION: Sandra Drzymalska’s ever-loyal Kasandra
PLACE ON CALL SHEET: Titular position
SYMBOLIC MEANING: After EO is harshly separated from Kasandra and the Polish circus that introduced them collectively, he turns into dwelling proof of resilience and survival.
BEHIND THE SCENES: EO was truly performed by six donkeys: Tako, Hola, Marietta, Ettore, Rocco, and Mela.
FOUR-LEGGED HEARTBREAK FACTOR: 💧💧💧
