Country: Estonia, France, Iceland
Year: 2023
Language: Estonian, Seto, Võro
Subtitles: English, Spanish
Runtime: 89 mins.
The traditional smoke sauna in Estonia is part of UNESCO’s list of cultural heritage. Filmed over 5 years, director Anna Hints captures an intimate space where women gather to not just cleanse their bodies, but also their souls. Beautifully visualized, Hints creates an emphatic atmosphere where confessions are shared and women healed by the power of community. The audience is invited into the stream to join in this cathartic and unforgettable experience.
DIRECTOR
Anna Hints
Anna Hints is an Estonian film director with a background in contemporary art and experimental folk music. Anna has deep roots in the distinct culture of South Estonia. Her first feature length film Smoke Sauna Sisterhood premiered at the Sundance Film Festival World Cinema Documentary Competition in January 2023 and received the Directing Award.
Director:
Anna Hints
Cinematography:
Ants Tammik
Production:
Marianne Ostrat
Editing:
Hendrik Mägar, Tushar Prakash, Qutaiba Barhamji, Martin Männik, Anna Hints
Music:
Edvard Egilsson , EETER
Sound:
Huldar Freyr Arnarson
contacto: festival@autlookfilms.com
Screenings
León
21.7.2023
19:00 (Horario CST)
Auditorio Mateo Herrera 
San Miguel de Allende
24.7.2023
18:00 (Horario CST)
Cinemex Luciérnaga | Sala 7