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.
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ZEN FOR NOTHING - official US trailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-12-20
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Werner Penzel
- Screenplay & Story
- Werner Penzel, Sabine Timoteo, Ayako Mogi
- Original Score
- Fred Frith
- Original Title
- Zen for Nothing
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland, Japan, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, Japanese, English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Werner Penzel Filmproduktion, ZDF, ARTE, SRF, Recycled TV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Werner Penzel
Werner Penzel, Sabine Timoteo, Ayako Mogi
Fred Frith
Werner Penzel
Ayako Mogi
Madeleine Corbat, Werner Penzel, Peter Guyer
Department Leadership Roster
Werner Penzel
Director
Werner Penzel
Writer
Ayako Mogi
Editor
Madeleine Corbat
Producer
Werner Penzel
Producer
Fred Frith
Original Music Composer
Peter Guyer
Producer
Werner Penzel
Director of Photography
Sabine Timoteo
Writer
Ayako Mogi
Writer
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What is Zen for Nothing 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 the surprises brought forth by everyday life.
Who directed Zen for Nothing?
Zen for Nothing was directed by Werner Penzel.
Who stars in Zen for Nothing?
The principal cast of Zen for Nothing includes Sabine Timoteo, Muho Nölke.
When was Zen for Nothing released and how long is it?
Zen for Nothing was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Zen for Nothing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Zen for Nothing was composed by Fred Frith.