Bajanje (2022.) -
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
Received the Audience Award (Thorns Program) at the Pebbles Underground Film and Video Art festival. Bajanje (2022.)
Slovenian folklore, mythology, and the body as a site of ritual 🌟 Key Impressions The film functions as a "fantastical tale" told
Featured in curated programs like "The Enchanted Screen" ( Začarani ekran ) at Kino Kinoteka, highlighting the link between magic and the cinematic lens. moving beyond standard narrative structures.
Jamnikar uses choreography to translate the "spells" of folklore into a physical language, moving beyond standard narrative structures.