Completed - ESTONIAN - Documentary - 89 minutes
In the darkness of a smoke sauna, women share their innermost secrets and intimate experiences, washing off the shame trapped in their bodies and regaining their strength through a sense of communion.
Year of production : 2023 Director(s) : Anna HINTS
The traditional Smoke Sauna in Estonia is part of UNESCO’s list of cultural heritage. Filmed over 5 years, Director Anna Hints captures an intimate space where women gather to not just cleanse their bodies, but also their souls. Beautifully visualized, Hints creates an emphatic atmosphere where confessions are shared and women healed by the power of community. The audience is invited into the stream to join in this cathartic and unforgettable experience.
Country(ies) : ESTONIA, FRANCE, ICELAND
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Sundance Film Festival 2023 World Cinema Documentary CompetitionZurich FF 2023 International Documentary Film Competition