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
Featured in curated programs like "The Enchanted Screen" ( Začarani ekran ) at Kino Kinoteka, highlighting the link between magic and the cinematic lens. Bajanje (2022.)
Slovenian folklore, mythology, and the body as a site of ritual 🌟 Key Impressions The film functions as a "fantastical tale" told
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
Jamnikar uses choreography to translate the "spells" of folklore into a physical language, moving beyond standard narrative structures.
Critics note its eerie, surreal quality, often compared to an oral tradition brought to life on screen.
