| Naked Finnish men sit in the sauna and speak straight from their hearts. In the warmth of rusty stoves, these men cleanse themselves both physically and mentally. The film takes us to many different Finnish saunas to let us hear touching stories about love, death, birth and friendship; about life. In all of its simplicity, the camera records the landscapes, saunas, and the men in almost magical scenes. The presence of the characters and the depth of emotion reaches the limit where it’s almost intolerable for the viewer to watch. This film reveals the naked souls of these men exceptionally intimately, creating a poetic portrayal of Finnish men. |
C/O Nacionālais Kino centrs