Zen for Nothing (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2016, Zen for Nothing is a documentary film directed by Werner Penzel, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Zen for Nothing stars Sabine Timoteo as Herself and Muho Nölke as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Zen for Nothing has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Zen for Nothing page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zen for Nothing tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Zen for Nothing (2016)?
- In US, Zen for Nothing is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Zen for Nothing worth watching?
- Zen for Nothing holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Zen for Nothing?
- Zen for Nothing stars Sabine Timoteo and Muho Nölke.
- When was Zen for Nothing released?
- Zen for Nothing was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.