Zen for Nothing(2016)
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.
Zen for Nothing (2016) is a documentary film directed by Werner Penzel, released on June 2, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Sabine Timoteo and Muho Nölke. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Werner Penzel
- Writers:
- Werner Penzel, Sabine Timoteo, Ayako Mogi
- Producers:
- Werner Penzel, Peter Guyer, Madeleine Corbat
- Cinematographer:
- Werner Penzel
- Composer:
- Fred Frith
- Production:
- Werner Penzel Filmproduktion, ZDF, ARTE, SRF, Recycled TV
- Status:
- Released
Zen for Nothing (2016) Trailer
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Zen for Nothing Cast & Crew
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Directed by Werner Penzel, written by Werner Penzel, Sabine Timoteo and Ayako Mogi, produced by Werner Penzel, Peter Guyer and Madeleine Corbat.
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Zen for Nothing Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 4 ratings.
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Zen for Nothing – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Zen for Nothing online?
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Zen for Nothing (2016) is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Zen for Nothing?
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The main cast of Zen for Nothing (2016) includes Sabine Timoteo and Muho Nölke. The film was directed by Werner Penzel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Zen for Nothing released?
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Zen for Nothing was released on June 2, 2016 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Zen for Nothing worth watching?
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Zen for Nothing (2016) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Zen for Nothing?
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Yes. The official Zen for Nothing trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.