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Anna Hints
EE FR IS 2023 89'
⚬ Human Interest
In the darkness of a smoke sauna, women share their innermost secrets and intimate experiences, washing off the shame trapped in their bodies and regaining their strength through a sense of communion.
"a film that places you in the moment of relaxation, conveys the sense of a cleansing that is both physical and spiritual. Here, you are free to say anything, trivial or significant." - Screen Daily
"a cathartic and lovely experience" - Paste Magazine
"an unforgettable experience" - POV Magazine
Director | Anna Hints |
Producer | Marianne Ostrat |
Co-Producers | Juliette Cazanave, Hlín Jóhannesdóttir |
Production Company | Alexandra Film |
Co-Production Company | Kepler22 Productions, URSUS PARVUS |
Cinematography | Ants Tammik |
Writer | Anna Hints |
Editors | Hendrik Mägar, Tushar Prakash, Martin Männik, Qutaiba Barhamji, Anna Hints |
Music | Edvard Egilsson & EETER |
Sound Designer | Huldar Freyr Arnarson |
Sound Recording | Tanel Kadalipp, Patrick Tubin McGinley |
As the sun sets, Indian neighborhoods come alive with sound. Around 5:00 PM, children flood the colony parks and apartment courtyards for chaotic games of street cricket, badminton, or tag.
Daily life in an Indian household is not merely a routine; it is a performance, a negotiation, and a celebration all at once. From the chaotic morning rush for the single bathroom to the quiet reverence of the evening aarti (prayer), these are the stories that stitch the fabric of the world’s most populous democracy.
Indian family life is a vibrant tapestry of multi-generational bonds, deep-rooted spiritual rituals, and a delicate balance between age-old traditions and modern urbanization -Indian- Bhabhi Housewife Goes Black XXX -2019-...
: Mornings often start with the soft chime of a prayer bell or the aroma of incense from the home altar ( mandir ). Elders offer prayers for the family's well-being, establishing a calm spiritual grounding for the day ahead.
The Heartbeat of a Nation: Exploring Indian Family Lifestyle and Daily Life Stories As the sun sets, Indian neighborhoods come alive with sound
The Indian day does not begin with an alarm clock’s aggression; it begins with a whisper. In a traditional household, the first to rise is often the eldest woman (the Dadi or grandmother) or the Mataji (mother).
In the living room, the grandmother watches a 30-year-old rerun of Ramayan on the dedicated cable TV. The father scrolls through WhatsApp forwards (mostly misinformation about health and politics). The teenager watches a Korean drama on Netflix with headphones. From the chaotic morning rush for the single
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As dusk falls, the energy of the household shifts back inward. The transition from professional life to family life is marked by specific evening markers.
This generational friction is a constant in modern India. The old guard values proximity and security; the young guard values opportunity and autonomy. They compromise by shouting at each other lovingly.
Sundance 2023 |
CPH:DOX 2023 |
Hong Kong IFF 2023 |
SFFILM 2023 |
Hot Docs 2023 |
Millenium Docs Against Gravity 2023 |
Sydney FF 2023 |
Sheffield DocFest 2023 |
Guanajuato FF 2023 |
Ambulante Documentary FF 2023 |
Zürich FF 2023 |
IDFA 2023 |
DOC NYC 2023 |
Zagreb FF 2023 |
Jio Mami Mumbai FF 2023 |
FIDOCS 2023 |
| Runtime | 89' |
| Langauges | Estonian, Seto, Võro |
| Production Countries | Estonia, France, Iceland |
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. As an active dumpster diver, Anna’s short documentary FOR TOMORROW PARADISE ARRIVES initiated public discussion and growth of new grassroot movements against food waste in Estonia. Anna’s 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.
