The Truth About Sauna: The Truth About Finns

The Truth About Sauna: The Truth About Finns

53 mins | Documentary | Jan. 6, 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.

The Truth About Sauna: The Truth About Finns

53 mins | Documentary | Jan. 6, 2008

The Truth About Sauna: The Truth About Finns
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.
Producers ARTE, Yle
Original title Sauna - totuus saunasta, totuus suomalaisista
Directors Anu Valve, Nina Stenros
Writers Anu Valve, Nina Stenros

Cast

Jörn Donner

as Himself

Neil Hardwick

as Himself - Narrator (voice)

Jonathan Hutchings

as Himself - Narrator (voice)