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Zen for Nothing (2016)

6.5/10 1h 40m Jun 02, 2016
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.

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Movie Details

Original Title Zen for Nothing
Original Language DE
Status Released
Popularity 0.1

Cast

Sabine Timoteo
Sabine Timoteo
Herself
Popularity: 0.6
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Muho Nölke
Himself
Popularity: 0.4

Key Crew

Writer Werner Penzel, Ayako Mogi, Sabine Timoteo
Director Werner Penzel
Producer Werner Penzel, Madeleine Corbat, Peter Guyer
Editor Ayako Mogi

Production

Werner Penzel Filmproduktion
ZDF
DE
ARTE
DE
SRF
CH
Recycled TV
CH

Videos & Trailers

ZEN FOR NOTHING - official US trailer
ZEN FOR NOTHING - official US trailer
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Keywords

japan zen artfilm

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Details
Release Date June 2, 2016
Runtime 1h 40m
Language DE
Status Released
Popularity 0.1
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