Movie·2016·1h 40m
Zen for Nothing
Country
Switzerland
Language
German
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The Story
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.
Written By
Sabine Timoteo
Producer
Werner Penzel, Madeleine Corbat
Cinematography
Werner Penzel
Music
Fred Frith
Editor
Ayako Mogi
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
Cast
Sabine Timoteo
Herself
Muho Nölke
Himself
// crew
Crew
Werner Penzel
Writer, Director, Producer, Director of Photography
Fred Frith
Original Music Composer
Madeleine Corbat
Producer
Peter Guyer
Producer
Ayako Mogi
Editor, Writer
Sabine Timoteo
Writer
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