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smoke sauna sisterhood
Synopsis

Estonia’s smoke sauna tradition is on UNESCO’s list of “Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity”. Anna Hint’s award-winning documentary observes a group of women from the Võro community as they share not just the sauna-based rituals, but also their most intimate stories and secrets within the shelter of one such sauna. The result is a journey of cleansing, healing and solidarity. 

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  • "a film that places you in the moment of relaxation, conveys the sense of a cleansing that is both physical and spiritual. Here, you are free to say anything, trivial or significant"
    Screendaily
  • "a cathartic and lovely experience"
    Paste Magazine
  • "an unforgettable experience"
    POV Magazine
  • "a film that weaves a spell"
    The Guardian
  • "the small, smoky, steamy miracle of this film is how it creates something so intangible, so lyrical, from the absolutely elemental: fire, wood, water and lots of naked female flesh"
    Variety
  • "a masterpiece"
    Cinema Femme
  • "a film that places you in the moment of relaxation, conveys the sense of a cleansing that is both physical and spiritual. Here, you are free to say anything, trivial or significant"
    Screendaily
  • "a cathartic and lovely experience"
    Paste Magazine
  • "an unforgettable experience"
    POV Magazine
  • "a film that weaves a spell"
    The Guardian
  • "the small, smoky, steamy miracle of this film is how it creates something so intangible, so lyrical, from the absolutely elemental: fire, wood, water and lots of naked female flesh"
    Variety
  • "a masterpiece"
    Cinema Femme
  • "a film that places you in the moment of relaxation, conveys the sense of a cleansing that is both physical and spiritual. Here, you are free to say anything, trivial or significant"
    Screendaily
  • "a cathartic and lovely experience"
    Paste Magazine
  • "an unforgettable experience"
    POV Magazine
  • "a film that weaves a spell"
    The Guardian
  • "the small, smoky, steamy miracle of this film is how it creates something so intangible, so lyrical, from the absolutely elemental: fire, wood, water and lots of naked female flesh"
    Variety
  • "a masterpiece"
    Cinema Femme