My Name is Janez Jansa
General Information
- Author/Creator
- Jansa, Janez, director.
- Language
- Slovenian.
- Subtitles
- English
- Published
- Slovenia, 2012.
- Physical Description
- DVD-ROM (67 min.)
- Digital ver. identifier
- HU_OSA_00004951
Contents/Summary
- Summary
- Individuals, artists and academics from all over the world share their thoughts about the meaning and purpose of one’s name from both private and public perspectives. The problem of homonymy and other reasons for changing one’s name are explored as the film draws references from history, popular culture and individual experiences, leading to the case of a name change that caused a stir in the small country of Slovenia and beyond. In 2007, three artists joined the conservative Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) and officially changed their names to that of the leader of that party, the Prime Minister of Slovenia, Janez Janša. While they renamed themselves for personal reasons, the boundaries between their lives and their art began to merge in numerous and unforeseen ways. Signified as an artistic gesture, this particular name change provoked a wide range of interpretations in art circles both in Slovenia and abroad, as well as among journalists and the general public.
Subjects
- Genre
- Documentary films
Bibliographic Information
- Note
- Verzio Film Festival Submission
- Library Special Collection
- Verzio Film Festival Submission
Holdings
| Item Type | Current Location | Call Number | Status | Shelving Location | Public Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DVD-ROM | OSA Film Library | FL Record 3319 | Available | - | - |
| Digital film | OSA Film Library | FL Record 3319 (HU_OSA_00004951.mp4) | Available | Access Copy, MP4 format |