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

Tróndur Karlsson Mouritsen

as Brandur

Hjálmar Dam

Hjálmar Dam

as Heini

Beinta Andreassen

Beinta Andreassen

as Seal Woman

Jákup Dahl Wardum

Jákup Dahl Wardum

as Torkil

Teitur Dam Jacobsen

Teitur Dam Jacobsen

as Child, boy

Bjørg Dam Jacobsen

Bjørg Dam Jacobsen

as Child, girl

Anna Paula Ihlen Gardshorn

Anna Paula Ihlen Gardshorn

as Seal Person

Jóhanna Óladóttir Joensen

Jóhanna Óladóttir Joensen

as Seal Person

Duðrun Tórsdóttir

Duðrun Tórsdóttir

as Seal Person

Eydna Í Soylu

Eydna Í Soylu

as Seal Person

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