Zen for Nothing

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.

Country:

Switzerland,

Japan,

Germany

Genre:

Documentary

Duration:

100 minutes

Year:

2016

Director:

Werner Penzel

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Company:

Werner Penzel Filmproduktion,

ZDF,

ARTE,

SRF,

Recycled TV

Cast:

Herself

Himself

Crew:

Writer

Director

Director of Photography

Producer

Co-Producer