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.
Tróndur Karlsson Mouritsen
Hjálmar Dam
Beinta Andreassen
Jákup Dahl Wardum
Teitur Dam Jacobsen
Bjørg Dam Jacobsen
Anna Paula Ihlen Gardshorn
Jóhanna Óladóttir Joensen
Duðrun Tórsdóttir
Eydna Í Soylu
Teresa Fríðriksdóttir Bláhamar
Hildur Sundberg Elisasen
Marjun Nicodemussen
Lea Áradóttir Rasmussen
Íðun Rúnadóttir
Rúni Jacobsen
Hálvdan Brink Dalsgaard
Henningur Einar Juul
Teitur Jacobsen