The Juniper Tree (1990)
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.
Director: Nietzchka Keene
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Björk as Margit |
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Bryndis Petra Bragadóttir as Katla |
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Valdimar Örn Flygenring as Johann |
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Guðrún Gísladóttir as Mother |
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Geirlaug Sunna Þormar as Jónas |
| Sound | Larry Lipkis | Original Music Composer |
| Editing | Nietzchka Keene | Editor |
| Production | Nietzchka Keene | Producer |
| Directing | Nietzchka Keene | Director |
| Writing | Nietzchka Keene | Writer |
| Sound | Larry Hoki | Sound Recordist |
| Sound | Patrick Moyroud | Sound Recordist |
| Sound | Jeffrey Perkins | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Art | Ólafur Engilbertsson | Assistant Art Director |
| Production | Allison Powell | Associate Producer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Nanna Luisa Zophaniasdóttir | Costume Design |
| Art | Dominique Polain | Art Direction |
| Costume & Make-Up | Guðrún Þorvarðardóttir | Makeup Artist |
| Camera | Randolph Sellars | Director of Photography |