SMOKE SAUNA SISTERHOOD

ANNA HINTS • ESTONIA / FRANCE / ICELAND • 89 MIN • ESTONIAN, SETO, VÕRO (WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES) • 15

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

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.

Details

Genre: Documentary
Run time: 89 minutes
Language: Estonian, Seto, Võro (with English subtitles)
Certificate: 15
Country: Estonia / France / Iceland
Director: Anna Hints
Distributor: Conic Films
Run window: 1 Aug 2025 → 11 Dec 2025

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Previously screened at

Neuadd Ogwen

Sun 24 Aug 2025 18:30

Pantperthog Village Hall

Mon 24 Nov 2025 18:00 Mon 13 Oct 2025 20:00

Sinema Llanidloes

Fri 28 Nov 2025 19:00