Slovenian folklore, mythology, and the body as a site of ritual 🌟 Key Impressions
The film acts as a modern preservation of "disappearing" rural traditions like weather magic and herbal healing. 🏆 Reception and Impact Bajanje (2022.)
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. The film functions as a "fantastical tale" told
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) is an evocative short experimental film directed by that explores the ethereal intersections of Slovenian folklore, movement, and ritual. 🎬 Cinematic Overview