The Juniper Tree
“A dark tale of witchcraft and mysticism”
Synopsis
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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Type: Trailer • Published 2019-03-04
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 10, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 8, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nietzchka Keene
- Screenplay & Story
- Nietzchka Keene
- Original Score
- Larry Lipkis
- Original Title
- The Juniper Tree
- Country of Origin
- Iceland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Keene/Moyroud Productions, Lookout Mountain Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nietzchka Keene
Nietzchka Keene
Larry Lipkis
Randolph Sellars
Nietzchka Keene
Nietzchka Keene
Department Leadership Roster
Nietzchka Keene
Writer
Larry Lipkis
Original Music Composer
Nietzchka Keene
Producer
Nietzchka Keene
Director
Nietzchka Keene
Editor
Nanna Luisa Zophaniasdóttir
Costume Design
Randolph Sellars
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Juniper Tree
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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 principal cast of The Juniper Tree includes Björk, Bryndis Petra Bragadóttir, Valdimar Örn Flygenring, Guðrún Gísladóttir, Geirlaug Sunna Þormar.
When was The Juniper Tree released and how long is it?
The Juniper Tree was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for The Juniper Tree?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Juniper Tree was composed by Larry Lipkis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Juniper Tree?
The Juniper Tree holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).