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.
Directed by Line Wulff Schrøder-Jensen
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Cast
- Tróndur Karlsson Mouritsen Brandur
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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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