(Sjáldsom Kvinna)

Content: 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.

Countries:

Faeroe Islands

Genres:

Drama,

Fantasy

Runtime:

14 minutes

Year:

2014

Directors:

Line Wulff Schrøder-Jensen

Actors:

Brandur

Heini

Seal Woman

Torkil

Child, boy

Crews:

Director

Producer

Director of Photography

Makeup Artist

Costume Supervisor