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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
Duðrun Tórsdóttir
as Seal Person
Eydna Í Soylu
as Seal Person
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2014
Runtime0h 14m
LanguageFaroese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Fantasy
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DirectorLine Wulff Schrøder-Jensen
WritersLine Wulff Schrøder-Jensen
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMythical Woman
About Mythical Woman
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.
Directed by Line Wulff Schrøder-Jensen, Mythical Woman leans on a strong ensemble — Tróndur Karlsson Mouritsen, Hjálmar Dam, Beinta Andreassen — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2014.
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