The Juniper Tree
The Juniper Tree

Movie·1990·1h 19m

The Juniper Tree

A dark tale of witchcraft and mysticism

Country

Iceland

Language

English

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The Story

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.

Producer

Nietzchka Keene

Cinematography

Randolph Sellars

Music

Larry Lipkis

Editor

Nietzchka Keene

Themes

fairy talebrothers grimmicelandwitchcraftwoman directormystical worldmysticismmiddle age

Production House

Keene/Moyroud Productions
Lookout Mountain Films

Audience Score

69%

89 votes

Skip10%
Timepass24%
Go for it39%
Perfection27%

Where to watch

Region: US

Free

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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

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Crew

Nietzchka Keene

Nietzchka Keene

Writer, Producer, Director, Editor

Larry Lipkis

Original Music Composer

Randolph Sellars

Director of Photography

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