Mythical Woman
May 01, 2014 · 14m
Director
Line Wulff Schrøder-JensenOverview
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 of Mythical Woman
Tróndur Karlsson MouritsenBrandur
Hjálmar DamHeini- Beinta AndreassenSeal Woman
- Jákup Dahl WardumTorkil
- Teitur Dam JacobsenChild, boy
- Bjørg Dam JacobsenChild, girl
- Anna Paula Ihlen GardshornSeal Person
- Jóhanna Óladóttir JoensenSeal Person
- Duðrun TórsdóttirSeal Person
- Eydna Í SoyluSeal Person
- Teresa Fríðriksdóttir BláhamarSeal Person
- Hildur Sundberg ElisasenSeal Person
- Marjun NicodemussenSeal Person
- Lea Áradóttir RasmussenSeal Person
- Íðun RúnadóttirSeal Person
- Rúni JacobsenRower
- Hálvdan Brink DalsgaardRower
- Henningur Einar JuulRower
- Teitur JacobsenRower
Crew of Mythical Woman
About Mythical Woman
What is Mythical Woman about?
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.
When was Mythical Woman released?
Mythical Woman was released on May 1, 2014.
How long is Mythical Woman?
Mythical Woman runs 14 minutes.
Who directed Mythical Woman?
Mythical Woman was directed by Line Wulff Schrøder-Jensen.
Who is in the cast of Mythical Woman?
The cast of Mythical Woman includes Tróndur Karlsson Mouritsen (Brandur), Hjálmar Dam (Heini), Beinta Andreassen (Seal Woman), Jákup Dahl Wardum (Torkil) and Teitur Dam Jacobsen (Child, boy).