89 minutes
In the darkness of a smoke sauna, women share their innermost secrets and intimate experiences, regaining their strength through a sense of communion. Anna Hints’ revelatory documentary has won awards and plaudits at festivals worldwide. Deeply moving and profoundly intimate, funny and wrenchingly emotional, it explores trauma, healing, and community in the smoke saunas of Estonia. There, women gather to shed their clothes and expose their truest selves, chatting about topics ranging from their day-to-day lives to their most secret and painful experiences. Featuring honest, humane images reminiscent of a Rembrandt painting, and an authentic voice born of Hints’ own Estonian heritage, Smoke Sauna Sisterhood is a miraculous, otherworldly film and a truly extraordinary experience.
Much Ado about Jazz with Chris Gumley and Al Gurr at Upton Magna VH last night - absolutely brilliant night. Such fantastically talented musicians!
Bev Horsley
Excellent venue, interesting choice of films, good choice of refreshments and value for money. Very happy, friendly event. We look forward to coming to Colwall.
Audience feedback - Colwall
I am so pleased I was able to see the film, as is was intended on the big screen. Much better than watching it at home on the television.
Audience feedback - Aston on Clun
Really like the warm intimate atmosphere of these local productions, thank you!
Audience feedback - Aston on Clun
A lovely venue: warm, friendly organisers, quality refreshments, easy booking system.
Audience feedback - Aston on Clun
Excellent service only way some people can see recent films.
Audience feedback - Lingen Village Hall
Most films we've seen are enjoyable, well-chosen for the audience and very entertaining at times. Very well run by the group, especially the refreshments at intermission.
Audience feedback - Lingen
An exciting community resource in this isolated village. 'A taste of culture'.
Audience feedback - Lingen Village Hall
This venue at Tasley is extremely well organised, films are well varied for a mixed audience.
Audience feedback - Tasley
The organisers were very welcoming and offered drinks and cake as everyone arrived. The film (Ali & Ava) was different and gave an insight to other peoples lives. This is why I go to Flicks in the Sticks : to see other films rather than Box Office blockbusters and get a glimpse into other cultures around the world.
Audience feedback - All Stretton