Smoke Sauna Sisterhood

Anna Hints' award‑winning documentary follows a group of women who come together in smoke saunas set in the remote depths of an Estonian forest. The film captures their shared moments of bonding within this secluded, natural setting and highlights the cultural practice of the smoke sauna.

Smoke Sauna Sisterhood is a programme presented as a movie‑type documentary. The title signals its focus on a particular communal practice, and the work is listed under the genre “movie.” It is the sole entry in the catalogue, with no additional production details supplied. The film is the creation of Anna Hints, whose documentary work has earned awards. It follows a small collective of women who come together in smoke‑filled saunas. These gatherings take place deep within an Estonian forest, providing a secluded backdrop for the women’s interactions. The central thread of the documentary is the bonding that occurs among the participants as they share the sauna experience. The natural setting of the forest and the ritual of the smoke sauna create a space where the women can connect, support one another, and build a sense of sisterhood. The emphasis remains on their collective presence rather than on individual storylines. Overall, Smoke Sauna Sisterhood offers a glimpse into this unique cultural practice, captured through the lens of an award‑winning filmmaker. By situating the women in the quiet, wooded interior of Estonia, the programme highlights the intimacy and communal spirit that arise when they gather in the heat and smoke of the traditional sauna.