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Apr 22, 2024 · April 22, 2024. Imagine stumbling upon a secret world where the boundaries between sea and shore blur. A realm inhabited by creatures as enigmatic as they are enchanting. This is the domain of the Legends of the Selkies. Selkies are shape-shifting seal people rooted deeply in Irish, Scottish, and Faroese folklore.
Mara: The Seal Wife has been selected for the exciting new Vanilla Palm Film Festival & Art Competition in Bakersfield, California in May 2022. Also our lead actress Sarah Pritchard has also received a Best Actress nomination! www.vanillapalmfilmfestival.com. Mara: The Seal Wife is an independent film inspired by selkie folklore and set in the ...
Sep 25, 2023 · Genius soundscapes are created throughout the performance making you feel like you too are a Selkie bobbing its head about the waves in the North Sea with our beloved narrator, the Selkie’s Wife, however, when transported back into the present day with the use of radio interviews the quality diminishes and perhaps the audience’s ears are in need of a good clean after being plunged into the ...
A prime example is the works of Scottish writer, Mollie Hunter, who has created gripping narratives around Selkie wives and women transforming into humans. Let's take a quick look at some examples: 'Ondine,' an independent film from America and Ireland, tells a contemporary Selkie story, skillfully incorporating aspects of Celtic mythology.
The Selkie folklore is a treasure trove of stories filled with enchanting allure and stark menace. The Selkies, unique creatures of Scottish folklore, are recognized for their ability to shapeshift from seals to humans and vice versa. This fascinating duality instills them with an intriguing aura of mystery.
Jul 15, 2021 · July 15 2021, 11:45 am. Still from Mara - The Seal Wife. Hebrides International Film Festival 2021 is to present the world premiere of Uisdean Murray’s movie inspired by the myth of the selkie ...
Selkie is an Australian fantasy film released in 2000, directed by Donald Crombie. Jamie (Shimon Moore) is a typical teenager living the good life: a popular lad, he has a part-time job, is on the footy team and is the lead guitarist in a rock band. But all this is threatened when his mum (Celine O'Leary) announces that she has a new job as ...
