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The Juniper Tree

The Juniper Tree

A dark tale of witchcraft and mysticism

19906.81h 19m

Overview

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.

Directed by Nietzchka Keene
Written by Nietzchka Keene
Produced by Nietzchka Keene
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Top Cast

Björk

Björk

Margit

Bryndis Petra Bragadóttir

Bryndis Petra Bragadóttir

Katla

Valdimar Örn Flygenring

Valdimar Örn Flygenring

Johann

Guðrún Gísladóttir

Guðrún Gísladóttir

Mother

Geirlaug Sunna Þormar

Geirlaug Sunna Þormar

Jónas

Themes & Keywords

fairy talebrothers grimmicelandwitchcraftwoman directormystical worldmysticismmiddle age

About The Juniper Tree

The Juniper Tree is a drama, fantasy film released in 1990 exploring themes of fairy tale, brothers grimm, iceland, witchcraft, woman director, mystical world. Directed by Nietzchka Keene, it stars Björk, Bryndis Petra Bragadóttir, Valdimar Örn Flygenring. 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.

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