Slovenia: A Small National Cinema in the Phase of Transnational Synergy

Abstract

The chapter on Slovenia maps a profound transformation that started taking place in Slovenian cinema in the 2010s, namely the fact that both filmmaking and film culture at large have grown to become increasingly transnational and cosmopolitan. Through a discussion of the work of both established and emergent auteurs, the text identifies shared features and aesthetics. The chapter places emphasis on women as a prominent group on the rise not only among filmmakers, but also among decision-makers and educators. Aiming to present a broader picture of contemporary Slovenian film culture, the chapter also focuses on the country’s film festivals and the development of film education and scholarship.