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ZEN FOR NOTHING

Directed by Werner Penzel
Switzerland, Germany, 2016
Documentary
  • 100100 minutes

Synopsis

Hidden in the wooded mountains on the west coast of Japan lies the small Zen monastery Antaiji. Swiss actress Sabine Timoteo sets off to immerse herself through autumn, winter, and spring in the adventures of monastic life.

Synopsis

Hidden in the wooded mountains on the west coast of Japan lies the small Zen monastery Antaiji. Swiss actress Sabine Timoteo sets off to immerse herself through autumn, winter, and spring in the adventures of monastic life.