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.
Stars: Tróndur Karlsson Mouritsen, Hjálmar Dam, Beinta Andreassen, Jákup Dahl Wardum, Teitur Dam Jacobsen, Bjørg Dam Jacobsen
Crew: Shaila Dam Jacobsen (Makeup Artist), Emilie Thejll-Madsen (Director of Photography), Louisa Joensen (Costume Supervisor), Line Wulff Schrøder-Jensen (Director), Karen Kristianna Hildardóttir Gram (Producer)
Country: Faeroe Islands
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Runtime: 14 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: May 01, 2014
IMDb: 10
