The Juniper Tree

The Juniper Tree

1990 · 79 min · IS · NR · 6.8 (63 votes)
Dir. Nietzchka Keene · Starring Björk, Bryndis Petra Bragadóttir, Valdimar Örn Flygenring, Guðrún Gísladóttir, Geirlaug Sunna Þormar · Music Larry Lipkis

A dark tale of witchcraft and mysticism

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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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A chilling, atmospheric fairy tale that feels like a dark, ancient secret whispered on the wind. It's a somber, witchy descent into familial strife and the unsettling power of nature, steeped in a palpable sense of dread.

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