If the already “green island” of Ireland blossoms even greener, it is definitely St. Patrick's Day. Every year on March 17, people dress in green, decorate themselves and their cities with shamrock decorations, and honor St. Patrick with parades. Ireland's patron saint is said to have brought Christianity to the island. The religious festival has since blossomed into a global symbol of Irish culture. And this selection of Irish films also explores this very special culture – in a wide variety of genres and moods: from quirky comedy to touching coming-of-age drama to thrilling survival thriller. Dia duit!