Smoke Sauna Sisterhood

A group of women gather in an Estonian smoke sauna to share their most private secrets and life experiences. Within this traditional setting, they discuss a wide range of topics, including sexuality, parental relationships, and the challenges of aging. The film focuses on the bond between the participants as they use the communal space to let go of shame and find strength through their shared feminine identity.

This documentary was written and directed by Anna Hints, marking the first entry in the chronological list of her directed works. The production was a collaboration between companies from Estonia, France, and Iceland. The cast features women appearing as themselves, including Kadi Kivilo, Maria Meresaar, Elsa Saks, Marianne Liiv, Eva Kübar, and Liis Kuresoo.

The film has received a generally positive response from viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 7.1/10 based on 2,900 votes, while on TMDB, it is rated 7/10 from 52 votes.