CinemaOSMovie · 2016 · 1h 40m

Zen for Nothing

65%(4)IMDbDocumentary

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.

Directed byWerner Penzel

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
DE
Released
June 2, 2016
Studios
ZDFARTESRF

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1 video
ZEN FOR NOTHING - official US trailer

ZEN FOR NOTHING - official US trailer

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Cast & crew

2 credited
Starring
Sabine Timoteo

Sabine Timoteo

Herself

Muho Nölke

Himself

Creative team
Directed by
Werner Penzel
Written by
Werner Penzel
Sabine Timoteo
Sabine Timoteo
Produced by
Werner Penzel
Peter Guyer

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