Bajanje (2022.) -

Slovenian folklore, mythology, and the body as a site of ritual 🌟 Key Impressions

Cited in discussions regarding the "biopolitics of informality" and how traditional healing persists in contemporary Slavic society. Bajanje (2022.)

Featured in curated programs like "The Enchanted Screen" ( Začarani ekran ) at Kino Kinoteka, highlighting the link between magic and the cinematic lens. 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 It delves into the traditional practice of bajanje

Received the Audience Award (Thorns Program) at the Pebbles Underground Film and Video Art festival.

Critics note its eerie, surreal quality, often compared to an oral tradition brought to life on screen.

"Bajanje" (2022) is an evocative short experimental film directed by that explores the ethereal intersections of Slovenian folklore, movement, and ritual. 🎬 Cinematic Overview