A group of women share thoughts, emotions and intimate experiences in the secluded space of a sauna in a forest in Northern Estonia.
Shot as if it were a painting by Vermeer or Rembrandt, Smoke Sauna Sisterhood follows a group of women who share their thoughts, emotions and most intimate experiences in the secluded space of a sauna deep in a forest in northern Estonia. Through their stories and their bodies, filmed with care, respect and empathy, Anna Hints allows the viewer to discover vibrant moments of female sisterhood where they can all express themselves in total freedom.
The ritual of connection is followed by a hazy and non-intrusive camera, like the smoke that dwells inside the sauna, while secrets and taboos are uncovered and traumas are released. A beautiful and honest mosaic of what it means to live in a woman's body. Best Director at Sundance 2023.
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