Zen for Nothing

Zen for Nothing

100 mins | Documentary | June 2, 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.

Zen for Nothing

100 mins | Documentary | June 2, 2016

Zen for Nothing
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.
IMDb rating 6.4
Producers ARTE, ZDF, SRF, Recycled TV AG, Werner Penzel Filmproduktion
Original title Zen for Nothing
Directors Werner Penzel
Writers Ayako Mogi, Werner Penzel, Sabine Timoteo

Cast

Sabine Timoteo

as Herself

Muho Nölke

as Himself