Norwegian Troll Infestation Exposed!
In fear of the panic the general public would experience if they knew that Trolls were in fact real creatures, the Norwegian government has secretly corralled the beasts in vast nature reserves in the far north of the country. But now a group of students have uncovered the conspiracy and bring the truth to light in a shock new film…
Trolljegeren (Troll Hunter) is a mockumentary by Norwegian director Andre Ovredal, due to be released this October. Details are scarce at this time, but judging by the trailer and the above still, it looks like its going to be fun finding out!
Filed under Film | Comment (0)Fae Nation’s Etsy Picks: Woodland Wanderings
Take a peek at the first in our series of Etsy Treasuries. We’ll be sifting through the site to bring you our favourite Faerie inspired treasures, starting with Woodland Wanderings, ‘Faerie & Medieval inspired wearables for Wood Elves & Dryads…’.
Filed under Faeriewear | Comment (1)The Art of Jenna David
American artist Jenna David is inspired by myth and fantasy, the Pre-Raphaelites and classic literature. Her paintings stem from a desire to tell a story, weaving tales about heroines in their own dream-like worlds. You can see more of Jenna’s lovely work in the Fae Nation Gallery. Prints and other goodies are available from Jenna’s etsy store, while you can read about her work and life on her blog, Shades of Reverie.
Filed under Art & Illustration | Comment (1)The Faery Pest Guide Book
Ever wonder why there are crumbs in the butter dish? Your favourite jeans don’t fit any more? How your best coffee mug got chipped? Buy this book and your questions will be answered! Printed in Neverland on paper made of hand collected wishes, bound with goblin snot, and delivered via Faery Express Parcel Service.
This 58 page, full colour book is newly published by Amy Brown and is now available to order.
Filed under Books & Magazines | Comment (0)Ondine Out Now On DVD
ONDINE is a lyrical modern fairy tale that tells the story of Syracuse (Colin Farrell), an Irish fisherman whose life is transformed when he catches a beautiful and mysterious woman (Alicja Bachleda) in his nets. She says her name is Ondine, which means “she came from the sea”. His daughter Annie (Alison Barry) comes to believe that the woman is a selkie, a magical seal/woman creature, while Syracuse falls helplessly in love. In the Celtic myth, a selkie is able to become human by taking off her seal coat, and can return to seal form by putting it back on. However, like all fairy tales, enchantment and darkness go hand in hand. Annie hopes that Ondine has come to live on land for 7 years and that she can use her selkie wish to cure Annie’s kidney failure. Whenever Ondine is onboard Syracuse’s fishing boat, she sings a siren song, and his nets and lobster pots are full of fish and seafood in tremendous numbers hard to believe. However, being Irish, Syracuse (or “Circus” the nickname he is trying to outlive, one he has earned for his previous hard drinking ways) is mistrustful of good luck, with it comes bad. Is Ondine really a selkie, will she stay, can love be trusted? What is Ondine’s real secret? And who is the menacing man lurking around town spying on her? Is he her selkie husband come to claim her back to the sea?
Written and directed by Neil Jordan and shot against the Irish coast’s magical backdrop by cinematographer Christopher Doyle – ONDINE is a story of love, hope, and the unwavering belief in the impossible.
(Synopsis from IMDB).
