The Truth About Sauna: The Truth About Finns

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 6, 2008

Original language

English

Spoken languages

Russian, English, German, Finnish

Countries

Finland, France, Germany

Production

ARTE,YLE

Cast

Neil Hardwick,Sirkka-Liisa Anttila,Jonathan Hutchings,Jörn Donner

Director

Nina Stenros,Anu Valve

Writer

Nina Stenros,Anu Valve

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt1168656