Zen for Nothing
2016•1h 40m•6.5•Released
Documentary
Hidden in the wooded mountains on the west coast of Japan lies the small Zen monastery Antaiji. A young woman sets off to immerse herself through autumn, winter and spring in the adventures of monastic life. The young woman is Sabine Timoteo from Switzerland. The abbot of the monastery is Muho Noelke, born in Berlin. An interplay between the philosophy of the Japanese Zen master Kodo Sawaki and the surprises brought forth by everyday life.
Director
Werner Penzel
Writer
Werner Penzel, Ayako Mogi, Sabine Timoteo
Languages
German, Japanese, English
Studio
Werner Penzel Filmproduktion
Cast
Sabine Timoteo
Herself
Muho Nölke
Himself
Production
Company
Werner Penzel Filmproduktion
Company
ZDF
Company
ARTE
Company
SRF
Company
Recycled TV
Producer
Werner Penzel
Producer
Madeleine Corbat
Producer
Peter Guyer
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