Release Year: 1990
Runtime: 79 min
Director: Nietzchka Keene
Cast: Björk, Bryndis Petra Bragadóttir, Valdimar Örn Flygenring, Guðrún Gísladóttir, Geirlaug Sunna Þormar
Studios: Keene/Moyroud Productions, Lookout Mountain Films
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.
Special Features:
New 4K restoration from the original 35mm camera negative
3 newly remastered short films by Nietzchka Keene
New video interview with cinematographer Randy Sellars
Archival video interview with Nietzchka Keene
Outtakes from The Juniper Tree
U.S. Theatrical Trailer
New essays by Angeline Gragasin, Patrick Moyroud, and Amy Sloper
Technical Specifications:
- B&W
- Monaural
- 1.66:1 Aspect Ratio
