Film
Zen for Nothing
Switzerland · Japan · Germany- Director
- Werner Penzel
- Year
- 2016
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.
Top cast
Directed by
Werner Penzel
Written by
Werner Penzel, Sabine Timoteo, Ayako Mogi
Produced by
Werner Penzel, Peter Guyer, Madeleine Corbat
