Mooska (2024)
12 min | Language - Estonian with English Subtitles | Filmmakers: Samuel Aarnio





About the Film
The Võromaa smoke sauna tradition from Estonia is a recognized healing practice on the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The ritual combines medicinal herbs, rhythmic drumming, and chanting to provide physical and emotional cleansing. The process involves using herbs from the Estonian countryside, and the sauna's heat helps the body release toxins and negative energy. The ritual is a holistic healing practice that aims to clear trauma, and people often feel rejuvenated and at peace afterward. An example of this tradition is a healing session at the Mooska farm, where a group of friends supported one of their friends recovering from a difficult relationship.
Credits
Director/Producer
Samuel Aarnio
Executive Producer
Greg M. Moga III
Cinematographer
Sampo Johansson
Editor
Film Festivals




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Sep 29th-Oct 26th - Amsterdam Lift-Off Film Festival
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Sep 5-6, 2025 - Women Over 50 Festival (WOFFF) | London, England, UK
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June 11-15, 2025 - 27th Annual Provincetown International Film Festival | Provincetown, MA
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March 27-31, 2025 - 14th Annual American Documentary and Animation Fiml Festival (AmDocs) | Palm Springs, CA
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March 3, 2025 - Manchester Lif-Off Film Festival | England, UK







