Zen for Nothing
2016, German. Directed by Werner Penzel.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
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Zen for Nothing is streaming on Kino Film Collection in India.
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Details
- Released
- 2 June 2016
- Country
- Switzerland, Japan, Germany
- Written by
- Werner Penzel, Sabine Timoteo, Ayako Mogi
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Zen for Nothing runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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Zen for Nothing is streaming on Kino Film Collection in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Zen for Nothing?
If you liked Zen for Nothing, try As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty, Anselm, Ex Libris: The New York Public Library.
Who directed Zen for Nothing?
Zen for Nothing (2016) was directed by Werner Penzel and stars Sabine Timoteo, Muho Nölke.