Barefoot to Jerusalem Barefoot to jerusalem. Corbeau Films. San Francisco, CA, United States. Corbeau Films is proud to announce the release of Barefoot To Jerusalem, the final film by acclaimed filmmaker Nietzchka Keene, director of The Juniper Tree. A shocking tragedy sends Mara (Meleah Veit) hurtling down a path of sin, redemption and grace. With a modern sense of irony and an age-old spirituality, Barefoot to Jerusalem Elements of folklore meld with illuminating truths about modern life in The Juniper Tree director Nietzchka Keene's final film, a tale of one woman's quest for redemption, and her earthly struggle against the Devil himself. An irresistible beauty, Mara (Meleah Veit) is pursued by the smitten Geoffrey. Yet despite Geoffrey's best efforts in winning her heart, Mara does not love him in return. Barefoot to Jerusalem is the story of a woman struggling to face her deepest desires, her darkest fears, and ultimately, the devil. Embed the video. Barefoot to Jerusalem- clip. Autoplay. OnOff. Add the video to your site with the embed code above. Report this video. Select an issue. Barefoot to Jerusalem is a 2008 American drama film directed by Nietzchka Keene. It is a story of a woman's journey, after her lover's suicide, through a solitary landscape which brings her into battle with the devil. For faster navigation, this Iframe is preloading the Wikiwand page for Barefoot to Jerusalem. Home. News. Barefoot to Jerusalem is a 2008 American drama film directed by Nietzchka Keene. It is a story of a woman's journey, after her lover's suicide, through a solitary landscape which brings her into battle with the devil. The film was shot on location in Madison, Wisconsin,[1] and in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in 2001, and was in the final stages of post-production at the time of Keene's death.[1] It has since been completed and is scheduled for release in 2008. References..