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Anna Hints
EE FR IS 2023    89'
⚬ Human Interest 

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Synopsis

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.

Quotes

"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

Credits

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

"Smoke Sauna Sisterhood is 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 film that weaves a spell" - The Guardian

"a cathartic and lovely experience" - Paste Magazine

"A seemingly unassuming documentary that begins with light stories, Smoke Sauna Sisterhood quickly becomes a poignant work of art." - Sunshine State Cineplex

"an intimate, visceral immersion..." - The Film Verdict 

"a masterpiece" - Cinema Femme

"Hints manages to create an ethereal and magical space..." - Cineuropa

"an unforgettable experience" - POV Magazine

"empowering" - Roger Ebert

"...a visceral and profoundly deep film.” - Reel News Daily

"vibrantly intimate" - Vox

"...a startling achievement, a tidal wave of emotion...” - Film Companion

"The film’s intimacy, combined with universally poignant themes, makes Smoke Sauna Sisterhood a rare, much-needed cinematic escape." - Cinemacy

"….offers a world of emotional freedom" - Eye For Film 

"refreshing, heartbreaking, and empowering" - Next Best Picture

"magnificent visual poetry" - Financial Times

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The relationship between the entertainment industry and documentaries was once deeply collaborative, often serving as a marketing tool. The Era of the Promotional Featurette

A masterclass in the rise and fall of legendary Paramount producer Robert Evans, detailing the cutthroat nature of 1970s Hollywood.

There is a distinct human fascination with watching high-status individuals navigate failure or vulnerability. Seeing a multi-million-dollar movie set collapse or a global pop star experience a raw, unedited panic attack humanizes figures who otherwise seem untouchable. The Search for Corporate Accountability

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Sentenced to 4 years in federal prison in November 2022.

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Behind the glitz of the red carpet lies a complex world of labor, ambition, and systemic power. Entertainment industry documentaries pull back this velvet curtain to expose the reality of show business. These films transform passive media consumers into informed critics by revealing how culture is manufactured. The Evolution of the Genre

: Once on-site, victims reported being plied with drugs or alcohol and threatened with legal action or physical harm if they refused to complete the shoot. Seeing a multi-million-dollar movie set collapse or a

The fallout from investigative pieces often leads to fired executives, canceled syndication deals, and renewed police investigations. Furthermore, they have fundamentally altered how studios handle duty of care. Following recent exposés regarding child actors and reality TV contestants, production companies face unprecedented pressure to implement psychological support systems, intimacy coordinators, and stricter labor guardrails on sets. Looking Ahead: The Future of the Genre

However, these early iterations rarely challenged the status quo. They were corporate-approved narratives designed to celebrate the magic of Hollywood.

A New York Times documentary that re-examined the pop star's media treatment and the legal complexities of her conservatorship, sparking a massive public movement.

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Framing Britney Spears (2021) re-examined the media's cruel treatment of the pop star and helped spark the legal movement to end her conservatorship. 4. Nostalgia and Hidden Histories

At Pratt's sentencing hearing, which stretched nearly six hours, almost 40 victims offered statements, including the mother of a young woman who died of a drug overdose in the years after her GirlsDoPorn video was released. One woman told the court, . Those words capture the unique horror of this case: while Pratt's prison sentence will eventually end, the digital evidence of his crimes will likely outlast us all.

Perhaps the most vital sub-genre, these documentaries investigate the systemic abuses embedded in the entertainment industry's DNA. They cover topics ranging from the predatory nature of early 2000s paparazzi culture to the institutional silencing of victims of sexual misconduct.

: A central issue in cases like GDP is the question of consent. Many of the women involved reported being deceived about the nature of the videos, the distribution of the videos, or were coerced into participation.

Festivals

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

Film Details

Runtime 89'
Langauges Estonian, Seto, Võro
Production Countries Estonia, France, Iceland

Biography

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. 

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