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Transposing the Brothers Grimm’s dark fairy tale to medieval Iceland, Nietzchka Keene tells the story of Margit (Björk) and her older sister Katla (Bryndis Petra Bragadóttir), who flee their hometown after their mother is burned to death for practicing witchcraft. Casting a love spell over a farmer in the hope he will protect them, Katla draws the suspicions of her new stepson and village community. Imbued with stark imagery, this haunting film explores the motivations, and social roles of magical women.

Ages 15+ | Contains adult themes