Mythical Woman

Overview

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

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Tróndur Karlsson Mouritsen

Brandur

Hjálmar Dam

Heini

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Beinta Andreassen

Seal Woman

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Jákup Dahl Wardum

Torkil

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Teitur Dam Jacobsen

Child, boy

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Bjørg Dam Jacobsen

Child, girl

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Anna Paula Ihlen Gardshorn

Seal Person

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Jóhanna Óladóttir Joensen

Seal Person

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Duðrun Tórsdóttir

Seal Person

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Eydna Í Soylu

Seal Person

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Teresa Fríðriksdóttir Bláhamar

Seal Person

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Hildur Sundberg Elisasen

Seal Person