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.
Ilus Eesti, beautiful Estonia. My family's homeland. Estonia's countryside and people have an endearing gentleness about them which you fall in love with slowly and imperceptibly. I have nothing but respect and admiration for Estonians' courage and determination to survive despite centuries of repression, tyranny and foreign occupation. This blog aims to promote Estonian news, history and culture and seeks to enlighten readers about everything this unique country has to offer.