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.
- Status
- Released
Keywords
- legend
- mythical creature
- based on myths, legends or folklore
- faroe islands
- short film
Top Cast
Tróndur Karlsson Mouritsen as Brandur
Hjálmar Dam as Heini
Beinta Andreassen as Seal Woman
Jákup Dahl Wardum as Torkil
Teitur Dam Jacobsen as Child, boy
Bjørg Dam Jacobsen as Child, girl
Anna Paula Ihlen Gardshorn as Seal Person
Jóhanna Óladóttir Joensen as Seal Person
Top Crew
Line Wulff Schrøder-Jensen · Director
Emilie Thejll-Madsen · Cinematographer
Karen Kristianna Hildardóttir Gram · Producer
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