The Juniper Tree – Cinema Galeries

The Juniper Tree

Quand nous étions sorcières
Directed byNietzchka Keene

The Juniper Tree

Quand nous étions sorcières
Directed byNietzchka Keene, starringBjörk, Bryndis Petra Bragadóttir, Valdimar Örn Flygenring
  • ORIGINAL LANGUAGE EN
  • SUBTITLES FR/EN
  • COUNTRY Islande
  • Duration 79

Synopsis

Set in medieval Iceland, 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.

Synopsis

Set in medieval Iceland, 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.

The result is a film that’s dark and delightful and ripe for rediscovery. INDIEWIRE