In a smoke sauna in Estonia, women share personal stories and confront struggles while celebrating joy, as captured by director Anna Hints.
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In a smoke sauna in Estonia, women share personal stories and confront struggles while celebrating joy, as captured by director Anna Hints.
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Synopsis
In a smoke sauna in Estonia, a group of women gathers to cleanse their bodies and share their stories. Directed by Anna Hints, "Smoke Sauna Sisterhood" captures their conversations as they confront personal struggles and celebrate moments of joy. The film, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 22, 2023, won the Directing Award in the World Cinema Documentary Competition. It was selected as Estonia's entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 96th Academy Awards.
What Critics Say
Creates a blissfully safe space and invites viewers inside. There are almost no interruptions, no questions, no advice, but instead there is time.
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Why Watch
- See women share personal stories in a smoke sauna.
- Find out about the cultural significance of smoke saunas.
- Meet director Anna Hints in her feature debut.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at Sundance on January 22, 2023.
- It won the Directing Award at Sundance in the World Cinema Documentary Competition.
- Smoke Sauna Sisterhood is the Estonian entry for the 96th Academy Awards.
- The film was commercially released in Estonia on March 23, 2023.
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Who directed Smoke Sauna Sisterhood?
Smoke Sauna Sisterhood was directed by Anna Hints in her feature directorial debut.
What was the release date of Smoke Sauna Sisterhood in Estonian theaters?
Smoke Sauna Sisterhood was commercially released in Estonian theaters on 23 March 2023.
What awards did Smoke Sauna Sisterhood win at the Sundance Film Festival?
Smoke Sauna Sisterhood won the Directing Award at the World Cinema Documentary Competition at the Sundance Film Festival.
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