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Neuadd Ogwen

High St, Bethesda, Bangor LL57 3AN

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Smoke Sauna Sisterhood

Genre: Documentary Runtime: 89 mins Language: Estonian, Seto, Võro (with English subtitles) Age cert: 15 Country: Estonia / France / Iceland

Directed by: Anna Hints Distributed by: Conic Films

Logline: In the darkness of a smoke sauna, women share secrets, heal old wounds, and reclaim their strength through ritual and togetherness.

Venue: Neuadd Ogwen High St, Bethesda, Bangor LL57 3AN

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GenreDocumentary
Runtime89 mins
LanguageEstonian, Seto, Võro (with English subtitles)
Age certificate15
CountryEstonia / France / Iceland
Directed byAnna Hints
Distributed byConic Films

Synopsis

Smoke Sauna Sisterhood is an intimate and poetic documentary by Estonian director Anna Hints, offering a transformative look at womanhood, trauma, and healing. Set in the sacred warmth of a smoke sauna in southern Estonia, the film captures a group of women as they strip away societal expectations—both literally and emotionally—to share their deepest truths. As steam swirls and silence settles, shame is washed away, and a quiet kind of power takes its place. Shot with painterly beauty and profound empathy, this Sundance-winning film offers a rare cinematic experience rooted in ancestral wisdom and raw honesty. A powerful celebration of the body, resilience, and community.

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Mae Neuadd Ogwen yn ganolfan gelfyddydau gymunedol fywiog ym Methesda, Gogledd Cymru, sy’n cynnig gofod hyblyg a chyfarpar llawn ar gyfer cerddoriaeth fyw, theatr a ffilm. Gyda neuadd fawr, bar clyd ac ystafelloedd llai ar gyfer digwyddiadau, mae’n ganolbwynt diwylliannol y dref — yn berffaith ar gyfer dangosiadau ffilm ochr yn ochr â’i rhaglen brysur o gigs a gweithdai. Gyda lluniaeth hygyrch, cynulleidfa leol frwdfrydig ac awyrgylch croesawgar, mae’n lle delfrydol ar gyfer sinema gymunedol gyda Smoovie.

Neuadd Ogwen is a vibrant community arts centre in Bethesda, North Wales, offering a flexible, fully equipped space for live music, theatre, and film. With a large main hall, cosy bar area, and smaller event rooms, it’s the cultural heart of the town—perfectly suited for screenings alongside its thriving programme of gigs and workshops. Its accessible layout, local audience, and welcoming atmosphere make it an ideal venue for community cinema with Smoovie.