Zen for Nothing

Zen for Nothing

2016
1h 40m
6.5

6.5/10

4 votes • View on IMDb
Documentary
Overview

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.

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Language: DE

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Production Information

Production Companies
Werner Penzel Filmproduktion ZDF ARTE SRF Recycled TV
Production Countries
Switzerland Japan Germany
Spoken Languages
German Japanese English

Keywords

japan zen artfilm

Quick Facts

Release Date June 2, 2016
Status Released
Language DE
IMDb ID tt5796176

Cast

Sabine Timoteo
Sabine Timoteo

Herself

Muho Nölke
Muho Nölke

Himself

Key Crew

Werner Penzel
Director
Werner Penzel
Writer
Madeleine Corbat
Producer
Werner Penzel
Producer
Peter Guyer
Producer
Sabine Timoteo
Writer
Ayako Mogi
Writer