Sunday 10 December 2023

'Smoke Sauna Sisterhood' wins Best Documentary at European Film Awards

The Estonian film Smoke Sauna Sisterhood by Anna Hints has won Best Documentary at the European Film Awards in Berlin. Congratulations to Anna and her team, they have made Estonia so proud! This is Estonia's first European Film Academy Award. Smoke Sauna Sisterhood delves into the cultural tradition of Vana-Võromaa’s smoke saunas in South Estonia and how they are unique spaces for healing and community. Smoke Sauna Sisterhood / Savvusanna sõsarad is currently attracting full houses at cinemas worldwide.

 
I have yet to see this documentary but going by Anna Hint's acceptance speech,  it's inspiration enough for me to go and see this multi awarding-winning film.