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The Juniper Tree (1990)

Poster for The Juniper Tree

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Nietzchka Keene
  • Profile picture of Björk
    Margit Björk
  • Profile picture of Bryndis Petra Bragadóttir
    Katla Bryndis Petra Bragadóttir
  • Profile picture of Valdimar Örn Flygenring
    Johann Valdimar Örn Flygenring
  • Profile picture of Guðrún Gísladóttir
    Mother Guðrún Gísladóttir
  • Profile picture of Geirlaug Sunna Þormar
    Jónas Geirlaug Sunna Þormar

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Keywords

  • fairy tale
  • brothers grimm
  • iceland
  • witchcraft
  • woman director
  • mystical world
  • mysticism
  • middle age