The Juniper Tree
79 minutes /
Ages 13+ /
1990 /
Iceland /
Average:
Arts / Dramas / Foreign / Sci-Fi & Fantasy
A Twisted Tale of Witchcraft and Mysticism.
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Margit (Björk) and her older sister, Katla, flee their homeland in Iceland after their mother is killed for practicing witchcraft. Needing a place to stay, Katla casts a spell over a young farmer named Jóhann which makes him fall in love with her, ensuring the wellbeing of herself and Margit. Jóhann's son, Jóhas, sees through Katla's plan and pleads for his father to make her go away. To help Jóhas in his struggle, Margit's mother appears to Margit in visions and provides a magic amulet of protection for the boy. Will Jóhas be able to rid his family of Katla or will she continue to control them with her witchcraft?
Cast
Jónas: Geirlaug Sunna ThormarJohann: Valdimar Orn Flygenring
Katla: Bryndis Petra Bragadóttir
Margit: Björk
Mother: Gudrún Gísladóttir
Crew
Production Manager: Ingunn AsdísardóttirArt Director: Dominique Polain
Cinematographer: Randy Sellars
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7 months ago
This rare film staring the young Björk is slow moving, and yet increadibly intriguing. It reminds me of some of my favorite films from the 70s.
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7 months ago
do not think it is good
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7 months, 3 weeks ago
If Ingmar Bergman made a movie about witches, it would probably look a lot like this. The desolate Icelandic scenery is just as haunting as the story.