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Zen for Nothing

1h 40m2016Werner Penzel
IMDb: 7.0/10
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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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What is Zen for Nothing (2016) about?

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…

Who stars in Zen for Nothing?

Zen for Nothing stars Sabine Timoteo (Herself), Muho Nölke (Himself), Yudai Hirama. The film was directed by Werner Penzel.

How long is Zen for Nothing?

Zen for Nothing has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2016. It is rated N/A.

Is Zen for Nothing worth watching?

Zen for Nothing holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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