Mythical Woman (2014)
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. legend, mythical creature, based on myths, legends or folklore, faroe islands, short
Released: May 01, 2014
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Stars: Tróndur Karlsson Mouritsen, Hjálmar Dam, Beinta Andreassen, Jákup Dahl Wardum, Teitur Dam Jacobsen, Bjørg Dam Jacobsen, Anna Paula Ihlen Gardshorn, Jóhanna Óladóttir Joensen, Duðrun Tórsdóttir, Eydna Í Soylu, Teresa Fríðriksdóttir Bláhamar
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