• Jun 02, 2016
  • 100 min
  • Full-HD

Zen for Nothing (2016)

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.

Category
Country
Switzerland Japan Germany
Companies
Werner Penzel Filmproduktion ZDF ARTE SRF Recycled TV

Sabine Timoteo

Herself

Muho Nölke

Himself

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