Mythical Woman

14m

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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

Beinta Andreassen

Jákup Dahl Wardum

Teitur Dam Jacobsen

Bjørg Dam Jacobsen

Anna Paula Ihlen Gardshorn

Jóhanna Óladóttir Joensen

Duðrun Tórsdóttir

Teresa Fríðriksdóttir Bláhamar

Hildur Sundberg Elisasen

Marjun Nicodemussen

Lea Áradóttir Rasmussen

Íðun Rúnadóttir

Hálvdan Brink Dalsgaard

Henningur Einar Juul

Teitur Jacobsen

Crew

Line Wulff Schrøder-Jensen

Emilie Thejll-Madsen

Director of Photography

Karen Kristianna Hildardóttir Gram

Costume Supervisor

Shaila Dam Jacobsen