Zen for Nothing

Zen for Nothing

Release date : June 2, 2016
Runtime : 1h 40m
Countries of origin : Switzerland / Japan / Germany /
Original Language : German / English / Japanese /
Director : Werner Penzel /
Production companies : Werner Penzel Filmproduktion / ZDF / ARTE / SRF / Recycled TV /
June 2, 2016 1h 40m Switzerland Documentary German More
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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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  • title:Zen for Nothing
  • status:Released
  • Release date: 2016
  • Runtime:1h 40m
  • Genres: Documentary ·
  • Countries of origin: Switzerland · Japan · Germany ·
  • Original Language: German · English · Japanese ·
  • Director: Werner Penzel /
  • Writers: Werner Penzel · Ayako Mogi · Sabine Timoteo ·
  • Production companies: Werner Penzel Filmproduktion · ZDF · ARTE · SRF · Recycled TV ·
  • 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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