Germany / Jan 22, 2016
1h 40min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
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.
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Zen for Nothing |
| Original language | Deutsch (DE) |
| Spoken languages | Deutsch, 日本語, English |
| Production countries | Switzerland, Japan, Germany |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Werner Penzel Filmproduktion, ZDF, ARTE, SRF, Recycled TV |
| Release date | 2 giugno 2016 |
| Production | Werner Penzel, Urs Augstburger, Sabine Bubeck-Paaz, Madeleine Corbat, Peter Guyer |
| Writer | Werner Penzel, Ayako Mogi, Sabine Timoteo |
| Editing | Ayako Mogi |
| Cinematography | Werner Penzel |
| Assistant directors | Werner Penzel |
| Camera operators | Werner Penzel |
| Additional photography | Werner Penzel |
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Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
Switzerland / Jun 02, 2016
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