Documentary
Overview
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.
Production
Werner Penzel Filmproduktion · ZDF · ARTE · SRF · Recycled TV
Cast & Characters
Sabine Timoteo
Herself
Muho Nölke
Himself
Directors & Crew
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Werner Penzel
Director
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Werner Penzel
Writer
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Madeleine Corbat
Producer
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Werner Penzel
Producer
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Peter Guyer
Producer
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Sabine Timoteo
Writer
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