The Truth About Sauna: The Truth About Finns (2008)
Taking sauna is the Finnish people's national obsession, so there are two of the per five Fins, and they build theme everywhere, even on military operations and aboard vessels, but preferably near a lake, to dive in even on ice days, with trees to cut whisking birches from. Weekly, usually on Saturday, is considered a hygienic minimum, daily the good life, especially in summer and holidays. It's a family and/or social activity, relaxing and removing social barriers, but also linked to sports and all kinds of bonding.
Director: Anu Valve, Nina Stenros
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 53 min
Release Date: January 6, 2008
Cast
- Sirkka-Liisa Anttila - Herself
- Jörn Donner - Himself
- Neil Hardwick - Himself - Narrator (voice)
- Jonathan Hutchings - Himself - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
Production: ARTE, YLE
Country: Finland, France, Germany
Language: Pусский, English, Deutsch, suomi
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Anu Valve, Nina Stenros
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Truth About Sauna: The Truth About Finns about?
- Taking sauna is the Finnish people's national obsession, so there are two of the per five Fins, and they build theme everywhere, even on military operations and aboard vessels, but preferably near a lake, to dive in even on ice days, with trees to cut whisking birches from. Weekly, usually on Saturday, is considered a hygienic minimum, daily the good life, especially in summer and holidays. It's a family and/or social activity, relaxing and removing social barriers, but also linked to sports and all kinds of bonding.
- Who directed The Truth About Sauna: The Truth About Finns?
- The Truth About Sauna: The Truth About Finns was directed by Anu Valve, Nina Stenros.
- Who stars in The Truth About Sauna: The Truth About Finns?
- The Truth About Sauna: The Truth About Finns stars Sirkka-Liisa Anttila, Jörn Donner, Neil Hardwick, Jonathan Hutchings.
- How long is The Truth About Sauna: The Truth About Finns?
- The Truth About Sauna: The Truth About Finns has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
- What genre is The Truth About Sauna: The Truth About Finns?
- The Truth About Sauna: The Truth About Finns is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Truth About Sauna: The Truth About Finns produced?
- The Truth About Sauna: The Truth About Finns was produced in Finland, France, Germany.