The Juniper Tree (1990): Cast
The Juniper Tree is a 1990 fantasy drama directed by Nietzchka Keene, starring Björk as Margit, Bryndis Petra Bragadóttir and Guðrún Gísladóttir. It runs 1 hour 19 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 19m (79 min)
- Director
- Nietzchka Keene
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Keene/Moyroud Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Juniper Tree About?
The premise of The Juniper Tree without spoilers.
A dark tale of witchcraft and mysticism, Margit and her older sister Katla flee after their mother is burned to death for sorcery. They find shelter with Johan and his resentful son Jonas, forming an uneasy family unit. Katla’s burgeoning magical powers soon strain the fragile bond.
The Juniper Tree Themes & Keywords
· 26 tags- cannibalism
- grave
- horse
- sister sister relationship
- witchcraft
- middle ages
- medieval times
- love
- young
- female nudity
- female topless nudity
- spell
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- magic
- minimal cast
- grimm's fairy tales
- dead animal
- witch
- lord's prayer
- ghost
- father son relationship
- dead sheep
- dead body
- dead body in water
- independent film
- title directed by female
- viking age
The Juniper Tree Cast & Characters
Björk leads the cast as Margit, with Bryndis Petra Bragadóttir as Katla and Guðrún Gísladóttir as Mother. Directed by Nietzchka Keene; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Nietzchka Keene
- Björk as Margit
- Bryndis Petra Bragadóttir as Katla
- Guðrún Gísladóttir as Mother
- Valdimar Örn Flygenring as Johann
Also Starring in The Juniper Tree
· 1 more- Geirlaug Sunna Þormar Jónas
More from Nietzchka Keene
More films directed by Nietzchka Keene: Aves and Hinterland.
The Juniper Tree Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer THE JUNIPER TREE Trailer [1990]
How Well Do You Know The Juniper Tree?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which Icelandic singer-songwriter makes her film debut playing the young protagonist Margit?
The Juniper Tree Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Einitréð” and “Cuando fuimos brujas”.
- Also known as
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- Einitréð
- Cuando fuimos brujas
- Der Wacholderbaum
- 주니퍼 트리
- Quand nous étions sorcières
- 女巫恋人
- Можжевеловое дерево
- 더 주니퍼 트리
- Quando Éramos Bruxas
- Quan érem bruixes
- Ardıç Ağacı
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The Juniper Tree FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Juniper Tree, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Juniper Tree?
The Juniper Tree runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).
When was The Juniper Tree released?
The Juniper Tree was released on April 10, 1990.
Who directed The Juniper Tree?
The Juniper Tree was directed by Nietzchka Keene.
More films by Nietzchka Keene Who is in the cast of The Juniper Tree?
The Juniper Tree stars Björk as Margit, Bryndis Petra Bragadóttir as Katla and Guðrún Gísladóttir as Mother, among 5 credited actors.
Does The Juniper Tree have a post-credit scene?
No. The Juniper Tree has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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