Drama ·Fantasy · Iceland · 1990 · 1h 19m

The Juniper Tree

The Juniper Tree poster
Director
Nietzchka Keene
Cast
Björk as Margit Bryndis Petra Bragadóttir as Katla Valdimar Örn Flygenring as Johann Guðrún Gísladóttir as Mother Geirlaug Sunna Þormar as Jónas
Crew
Randolph Sellars — Director of Photography Nietzchka Keene — Editor Larry Lipkis — Original Music Composer Nietzchka Keene — Writer Nietzchka Keene — Producer Nanna Luisa Zophaniasdóttir — Costume Design
Tagline

A dark tale of witchcraft and mysticism

Synopsis

Margit and her older sister Katla flee for safety after their mother is burned to death for witchcraft. Finding shelter with Johan and his resentful young son, Jonas, the sisters help form an impromptu family unit that’s soon strained by Katla’s burgeoning sorcery.

Trailer The Juniper Tree — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
fairy talebrothers grimmicelandwitchcraftwoman directormystical worldmysticismmiddle age
Key Collaborators
Nietzchka Keene Director Randolph Sellars Director of Photography Nietzchka Keene Editor Larry Lipkis Original Music Composer Nietzchka Keene Writer Nietzchka Keene Producer Nanna Luisa Zophaniasdóttir Costume Design
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