The Juniper Tree

 

(Newly restored from 1990 film made in Iceland.) Margit and her older sister, Katla, flee their homeland in Iceland after their mother is killed for practicing witchcraft. Needing a place to stay, Katla casts a spell over a young farmer named Johann which makes him fall in love with her, ensuring the wellbeing of herself and Margit. Johann’s son, Johas, sees through Katla’s plan and pleads for his father to make her go away. To help Johas in his struggle, Margit’s mother appears to Margit in visions and provides a magic amulet of protection for the boy. Will Johas be able to rid his family of Katla or will she continue to control them with her witchcraft?

Release Date: Mar 15, 2019

By Max Schindler

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