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Zen for Nothing

2016 · Movie · 100 min · ★ 6.5

Documentary

A masterly immersion into life at a Japanese Zen monastery that is both simple and beautifully filmed, director Werner Penzel's documentary follows a young woman as she encounters the philosophy of the Japanese Zen master Kodo Sawaki and the surprises brought forth by everyday monastic life.

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Streaming on Kino Film Collection.

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Details
Years
2016
Release date
2016-06-02
Language
German
Runtime
100 min
TMDB rating
6.5/10 (4 votes)

Themes

  • japan
  • zen
  • artfilm

Cast & crew

Directed by Werner Penzel