ZEN FOR NOTHING
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.
original title: | Zen for Nothing |
country: | Switzerland |
sales agent: | Werner Penzel Filmproduktion, Recycled TV AG |
year: | 2016 |
genre: | documentary |
directed by: | Werner Penzel |
film run: | 100' |
cinematography by: | Werner Penzel |
film editing: | Ayako Mogi |
music: | Fred Frith |
producer: | Peter Guyer, Werner Penzel, Madeleine Corbat |
production: | Werner Penzel Filmproduktion, Recycled TV AG |
distributor: | Look Now! |