Zen for Nothing

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

June 2, 2016

Original language

German

Spoken languages

German, English, Japanese

Countries

Switzerland, Japan, Germany

Production

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

Cast

Muho Nölke,Sabine Timoteo

Director

Werner Penzel

Writer

Werner Penzel,Ayako Mogi,Sabine Timoteo

Producer

Madeleine Corbat,Werner Penzel,Peter Guyer

Cinematography

Werner Penzel

Music

Fred Frith

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt5796176