Bajanje (2022.) File
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 Bajanje (2022.)
Jamnikar uses choreography to translate the "spells" of folklore into a physical language, moving beyond standard narrative structures. The film acts as a modern preservation of
Critics note its eerie, surreal quality, often compared to an oral tradition brought to life on screen. 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.