- “On the Milky Road” (2016) – Directed by Emir Kusturica, this Serbian drama film takes place in rural Slovenia and follows the story of a milkman who falls in love with a mysterious woman.
- “Rooster’s Breakfast” (2007) – Directed by Marko Naberšnik, this comedy-drama is set in a small Slovenian village during the 1990s and explores the lives of various eccentric characters.
- “Guardian of the Frontier” (2002) – Directed by Maja Weiss, this coming-of-age drama is set in a border town between Slovenia and Croatia and follows the journey of three young women as they explore their identities and sexuality.
- “Bread and Milk” (2001) – Directed by Jan Cvitkovič, this Slovenian drama depicts the struggles faced by the small-town inhabitants during the transition from socialism to capitalism in the early 1990s.
- “Gravehopping” (2005) – Directed by Jan Cvitkovič, this drama-comedy takes place in a small Slovenian town and delves into the themes of death, religion, and existentialism through the eyes of its protagonist.
- “The Devil’s Tower” by Marko Kravos: Set in Ljubljana, this novel explores the lives of different characters against the backdrop of Slovenia’s turbulent history.
- “Veronika Decides to Die” by Paulo Coelho: While not entirely set in Slovenia, a significant portion of the story takes place in the Slovenian capital, Ljubljana. It follows the journey of Veronika, who decides to take her own life but instead finds a new perspective on life.
- “Alamut” by Vladimir Bartol: Although not explicitly set in modern-day Slovenia, this historical novel is heavily influenced by the region’s medieval history. It revolves around the fortress of Alamut and the controversial leader Hasan ibn Sabbah.
- “Bread and Circuses” by Drago Jančar: This novel explores the themes of power and corruption in a small Slovenian town during World War II. It delves into the lives of various characters and their struggles against the backdrop of war.
- “A Chronicle of Love and Death” by Suzana Tratnik: This collection of short stories captures the complex lives of individuals in Slovenia, touching upon themes of love, sexuality, and the search for personal identity.
WANDERLIST: Slovenia in books and on film
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