Film
Smoke Sauna Sisterhood (15)
Dir. Anna Hints, Estonia, 2023, 89 mins, subtitled. Cast. Kadi Kivilo.
In the darkness of an Estonian smoke sauna, women share their innermost secrets and intimate experiences. Through a sense of communion, they wash off the stresses of daily life and regain their strength. Filmmaker Anna Hints has created a transformative experience of being human, showing these women “as they are” with great emotional veracity and deep empathy.
As the first documentary by an Estonian director to compete and win at Sundance, Smoke Sauna Sisterhood is a deeply moving film.
For detailed information about the film's age rating and content notices, you can visit the BBFC website and search the film title, then scroll down to the “Content Advice” section: www.bbfc.co.uk
In the darkness of an Estonian smoke sauna, women share their innermost secrets and intimate experiences. Through a sense of communion, they wash off the stresses of daily life and regain their strength. Filmmaker Anna Hints has created a transformative experience of being human, showing these women “as they are” with great emotional veracity and deep empathy.
As the first documentary by an Estonian director to compete and win at Sundance, Smoke Sauna Sisterhood is a deeply moving film.
For detailed information about the film's age rating and content notices, you can visit the BBFC website and search the film title, then scroll down to the “Content Advice” section: www.bbfc.co.uk