Zen for Nothing

06/02/2016

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1hr 40min

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Documentary

STORY

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.

CAST & CREW

    Cast

  • Sabine Timoteo
  • Muho Nölke

    Director

  • Werner Penzel

INFORMATION

    Production Companies

  • Werner Penzel Filmproduktion
  • ZDF
  • ARTE
  • SRF
  • Recycled TV

    Production Countries

  • Switzerland
  • Japan
  • Germany

LANGUAGES

  • German
  • English
  • Japanese

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