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2. www.mara.film › mara-the-seal-wifeMara: The Seal Wife | Outer Hebrides

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   The first teaser trailer for Mara: The Seal Wife (2019) a story inspired by selkie folklore and set in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. Written & Directed by Uisdean Murray starring: Kevin Kelly, Sarah Pritchard, David Walker, Cailean Collier and Caitriona MacCuish.

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3. www.youtube.com › watchThe Story Of The Selkie Wife | Shetland Folktales | BBC The ...

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   Jul 8, 2021 · Subscribed. 206. 8K views 2 years ago. The Selkie story appears time and time again across Norse and Celtic countries. Here's a Shetland retelling of the tale from Marjolein Robertson. ...more ...

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4. www.mara.film › our-journeyOur Journey | Mara: The Seal Wife

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   Our first film is Mara: The Seal Wife, a tragic romance inspired by Selkie legends. The Selkie. In legend the Selkie live in the sea in the form of a seal and occasionally come ashore shedding their seal skins to assume their human form.

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6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › SelkieSelkie - Wikipedia

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   Selkie wife and human lover. A typical folk-tale is that of a man who steals a female selkie's skin, finds her naked on the sea shore, and compels her to become his wife. But the wife will spend her time in captivity longing for the sea, her true home, and will often be seen gazing longingly at the ocean.

7. www.ranker.com › list › best-movies-about-selkiesThe 5 Best Selkie Movies - Ranker

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   • Photo: Ondine. 19 votes. Ondine. A beautifully captivating tale, weaving together elements of romance, fantasy, and mystery through the discovery of a mysterious woman in a fishing net.
   • Photo: Song of the Sea / StudioCanal. 19 votes. Song of the Sea. In this enchanting animated adventure, a young brother and sister embark on a life-changing journey to save the spirit world as well as their family, discovering their own connections to the magical realm of selkies along the way.
   • Photo: The Secret of Roan Inish. 13 votes. The Secret of Roan Inish. A breathtaking blend of family drama and fairy tale, The Secret of Roan Inish follows a young girl who uncovers her family's mystical connection to the elusive selkies while attempting to reclaim their ancestral home.
   • Photo: The Seventh Stream. 19 votes. The Seventh Stream. Set amidst the lush landscapes of the Irish countryside, this poignant drama tells the story of a lonely widower who finds solace in the enigmatic presence of a woman he believes could be a mythical selkie.

8. www.thefolklorepodcast.com › episode-115Episode 115 - THE FOLKLORE PODCAST

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   In this episode of the podcast, host Mark Norman summarises a little of the Selkie folklore, before introducing an in-depth look at the new independent film 'Mara: The Seal Wife' which has the story of the Selkie Wife at its heart.

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   Who is the Irish selkie?

   • It’s the story of the Irish selkie, the seal woman, that wraps round my heart and feels the most real for me. The selkie, and the fairy woman she becomes for a time, has appeared in well-known modern stories, including the gorgeous Irish films The Secret of Roan Inish and The Song of the Sea.

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   What is a selkie in a movie?

   • Selkies are also known as seal people or selchies. The word "selkie" comes from the Scottish Gaelic word for seal, "sealga". Selkies have been a part of Scottish folklore since at least the 12th century. The best movies about selkies feature these magical creatures in a variety of settings and genres.

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   Are selkies real?

   • Selkies are mythological creatures that live as seals in the sea, but shed their skin to become human on land. Selkies are also known as seal people or selchies. The word "selkie" comes from the Scottish Gaelic word for seal, "sealga". Selkies have been a part of Scottish folklore since at least the 12th century.

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   Are there any Irish movies about selkies?

   • Selkie, a 2000 Australian made-for-TV film. Ondine, a 2009 Irish film in which a woman caught in a fishing net is believed to be a selkie. Song of the Sea, a 2014 Irish animated film about a young boy who discovers his mute sister is a selkie who must find her voice and free the faerie creatures from the Celtic goddess Macha.

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10. www.marisagoudy.com › blog › the-selkie-the-sealThe Selkie, the Seal Woman of Irish Legend, and You — Marisa ...

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    Feb 16, 2022 · It’s the story of the Irish selkie, the seal woman, that wraps round my heart and feels the most real for me. The selkie, and the fairy woman she becomes for a time, has appeared in well-known modern stories, including the gorgeous Irish films The Secret of Roan Inish and The Song of the Sea.