Bajanje (2022.) Official

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

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.)

Cited in discussions regarding the "biopolitics of informality" and how traditional healing persists in contemporary Slavic society. Critics note its eerie, surreal quality, often compared

The film acts as a modern preservation of "disappearing" rural traditions like weather magic and herbal healing. 🏆 Reception and Impact Genre: Short Experimental / Dance Film Director: Neža

Featured in curated programs like "The Enchanted Screen" ( Začarani ekran ) at Kino Kinoteka, highlighting the link between magic and the cinematic lens.

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

Jamnikar uses choreography to translate the "spells" of folklore into a physical language, moving beyond standard narrative structures.