Zen for Nothing 2016

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Documentary

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.

Release Date 2016-06-02
Runtime 1h 40m
Directors Werner Penzel, Werner Penzel
Producers Werner Penzel, Peter Guyer, Madeleine Corbat, Sabine Bubeck-Paaz, Urs Augstburger
Writers Werner Penzel, Sabine Timoteo, Ayako Mogi