Bajanje (2022.) May 2026

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

Slovenian folklore, mythology, and the body as a site of ritual 🌟 Key Impressions Bajanje (2022.)

Received the Audience Award (Thorns Program) at the Pebbles Underground Film and Video Art festival. Jamnikar uses choreography to translate the "spells" of

Critics note its eerie, surreal quality, often compared to an oral tradition brought to life on screen. The film acts as a modern preservation of

The film acts as a modern preservation of "disappearing" rural traditions like weather magic and herbal healing. 🏆 Reception and Impact

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

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

Slovenian folklore, mythology, and the body as a site of ritual 🌟 Key Impressions

Received the Audience Award (Thorns Program) at the Pebbles Underground Film and Video Art festival.

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

The film acts as a modern preservation of "disappearing" rural traditions like weather magic and herbal healing. 🏆 Reception and Impact

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