Frances McDormand Stars in Martin McDonagh's Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Martin McDonagh's film Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, starring Frances McDormand, has won four Golden Globes and received nine BAFTA nominations. The story follows a mother seeking justice for her murdered daughter, using three billboards to challenge local police. McDonagh describes it as a war between two people who are both partly right. The film is noted for its blend of drama and irony, with political undertones against Trump. McDormand, who won Best Actress at the Golden Globes, based her walk on John Wayne. The film premiered at the Toronto Film Festival and is in Italian theaters via 20th Century Fox. It is expected to perform well at the upcoming Oscars on March 4.
Key facts
- Four Golden Globe wins including Best Motion Picture – Drama and Best Actress for Frances McDormand.
- Nine BAFTA nominations.
- Film directed and written by Martin McDonagh.
- Story centers on a mother seeking justice for her murdered daughter.
- McDonagh wrote the role of Mildred Hayes specifically for McDormand.
- McDormand cited John Wayne as inspiration for her character's walk.
- Film premiered at the Toronto Film Festival.
- Italian release by 20th Century Fox.
- Oscar ceremony scheduled for March 4.
- Political references against Trump noted.
Entities
Artists
- Frances McDormand
- Martin McDonagh
- Joel Coen
- John Wayne
- Margherita Bordino
Institutions
- 20th Century Fox
- Toronto Film Festival
- Golden Globes
- BAFTA
- Oscars
- Artribune
Locations
- Ebbing, Missouri
- Italy
- Venice
- Rome