The Juniper Tree (1990)
A dark tale of witchcraft and mysticism
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.
Director: Nietzchka Keene
Genre: Drama, Fantasy
Runtime: 79 min
Release Date: April 10, 1990
Cast
- Björk - Margit
- Bryndis Petra Bragadóttir - Katla
- Valdimar Örn Flygenring - Johann
- Guðrún Gísladóttir - Mother
- Geirlaug Sunna Þormar - Jónas
Screenplay
Music: Larry Lipkis
Cinematography: Randolph Sellars
Editing: Nietzchka Keene
Production: Keene/Moyroud Productions, Lookout Mountain Films
Country: Iceland
Language: English
Original Language: is
Themes
Magical Fantasy Worlds
Keywords
fairy tale, brothers grimm, iceland, witchcraft, woman director, mystical world, mysticism, middle age
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Juniper Tree about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Juniper Tree?
- The Juniper Tree was directed by Nietzchka Keene.
- Who stars in The Juniper Tree?
- The Juniper Tree stars Björk, Bryndis Petra Bragadóttir, Valdimar Örn Flygenring, Guðrún Gísladóttir, Geirlaug Sunna Þormar.
- How long is The Juniper Tree?
- The Juniper Tree has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
- What genre is The Juniper Tree?
- The Juniper Tree is a Drama, Fantasy film.
- Where was The Juniper Tree produced?
- The Juniper Tree was produced in Iceland.
- What are the themes of The Juniper Tree?
- The themes of The Juniper Tree include: Magical Fantasy Worlds.