Slovenian folklore, mythology, and the body as a site of ritual 🌟 Key Impressions
Critics note its eerie, surreal quality, often compared to an oral tradition brought to life on screen.
Jamnikar uses choreography to translate the "spells" of folklore into a physical language, moving beyond standard narrative structures. Bajanje (2022.)
The film acts as a modern preservation of "disappearing" rural traditions like weather magic and herbal healing. 🏆 Reception and Impact
"Bajanje" (2022) is an evocative short experimental film directed by that explores the ethereal intersections of Slovenian folklore, movement, and ritual. 🎬 Cinematic Overview Slovenian folklore, mythology, and the body as a
The film functions as a "fantastical tale" told through and folk symbolism . It delves into the traditional practice of bajanje —a form of Slavic folk magic involving incantations and healing rituals. Genre: Short Experimental / Dance Film Director: Neža Jamnikar
Cited in discussions regarding the "biopolitics of informality" and how traditional healing persists in contemporary Slavic society. 🏆 Reception and Impact "Bajanje" (2022) is an
Received the Audience Award (Thorns Program) at the Pebbles Underground Film and Video Art festival.
