Mythical Woman
Seals were believed to be former human beings who voluntarily sought death in the ocean. Once a year, on the Thirteenth night, they were allowed to come on land, strip off their skins and amuse themselves as human beings, dancing and enjoying themselves. This short film explores the legend of Kópakonan, literally meaning “the Seal Woman”, one of the best-known folktales in the Faroe Islands.
Cast
Tróndur Karlsson Mouritsen
Brandur
Hjálmar Dam
Heini
Beinta Andreassen
Seal Woman
Jákup Dahl Wardum
Torkil
Teitur Dam Jacobsen
Child, boy
Bjørg Dam Jacobsen
Child, girl
Anna Paula Ihlen Gardshorn
Seal Person
Jóhanna Óladóttir Joensen
Seal Person
Duðrun Tórsdóttir
Seal Person
Eydna Í Soylu
Seal Person
Teresa Fríðriksdóttir Bláhamar
Seal Person
Hildur Sundberg Elisasen
Seal Person
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