Zen for Nothing
6.5
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.
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Werner Penzel Director · Sabine Timoteo Writer Ayako Mogi Writer
First release January 22, 2016 · Produced in Switzerland, Japan, Germany · Languages English, German, Japanese
Production
Werner Penzel Filmproduktion
Production
ZDF
Production
ARTE
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SRF
Production
Recycled TV
Production
Switzerland · Japan · Germany
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Languages
Original language
German
Spoken on screen
English · German · Japanese
Release dates
Germany · January 22, 2016
Premiere
Switzerland · June 2, 2016
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Japan
July 2, 2016
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