Documentary · Switzerland · 2016 · 1h 40m

Zen for Nothing

Zen for Nothing poster
Director
Werner Penzel
Cast
Sabine Timoteo as Herself Muho Nölke as Himself
Crew
Werner Penzel — Director of Photography Ayako Mogi — Editor Fred Frith — Original Music Composer Werner Penzel — Writer Sabine Timoteo — Writer Ayako Mogi — Writer
Synopsis

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.

Trailer Zen for Nothing — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
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Key Collaborators
Werner Penzel Director Werner Penzel Director of Photography Ayako Mogi Editor Fred Frith Original Music Composer Werner Penzel Writer Sabine Timoteo Writer Ayako Mogi Writer Madeleine Corbat Producer Werner Penzel Producer Peter Guyer Producer
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