"Bajanje" (2022) is an evocative short experimental film directed by that explores the ethereal intersections of Slovenian folklore, movement, and ritual. 🎬 Cinematic Overview
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 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
Critics note its eerie, surreal quality, often compared to an oral tradition brought to life on screen. Genre: Short Experimental / Dance Film Director: Neža
Received the Audience Award (Thorns Program) at the Pebbles Underground Film and Video Art festival.
Cited in discussions regarding the "biopolitics of informality" and how traditional healing persists in contemporary Slavic society.
Slovenian folklore, mythology, and the body as a site of ritual 🌟 Key Impressions