DIFF 2023 - Smoke Sauna Sisterhood

In this collaborative documentary out of Estonia, France, and Iceland dive into the darkness of a smoke sauna, where women share their innermost secrets and intimate experiences. With hints of symbolic spiritual refuge, the age-old tradition of gathering together creates a safe space with a sense of communion among the group. Through this practice, a restorative catharsis ensues where the shame once trapped within is washed away and replaced with a renewed strength and hope.