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Enlightenment Guaranteed (2000)
Director: Doris Dörrie
Cast: Uwe Ochsenknecht, Gustav Peter Wöhler, Petra Zieser, Ulrike Kriener
Runtime109 min
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Two middle aged German brothers - one New Age and recently divorced, the other uptight and sceptical - travel to a Zen monastery in Japan in search of enlightenment, or perhaps just in search of themselves.
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Enlightenment Guaranteed (2000), directed by Doris Dörrie, is a critically acclaimed comedy-drama that follows two middle-aged German brothers as they travel to a Zen monastery in Japan in search of enlightenment. The film has received positive reviews, with critics praising its nuanced portrayal of sibling relationships and its thoughtful exploration of spiritual themes. While specific awards recognition is not provided, the film's positive audience reception is reflected in its solid ratings on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes.
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Directed by Doris Dörrie, Enlightenment Guaranteed (2000) blends comedy and drama as it follows two middle-aged German brothers on a journey of self-discovery at a Zen monastery in Japan. Featuring standout performances from Uwe Ochsenknecht and Gustav Peter Wöhler, this film offers a unique and insightful exploration of spirituality, family dynamics, and the search for meaning.
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Erleuchtung garantiert is a 1999 German film directed by Doris Dörrie about two brothers, Uwe and Gustav, who travel to Japan in order to find themselves. The two plan to retreat for a while at the Sōji-ji Monastery in Monzen, Ishikawa in the Noto Peninsula, well away from Tokyo. On their way there, in a rather literal Buddhist moment, the brothers lose all of their belongings. When they finally make it to the monastery, they find that even there, enlightenment can be elusive.
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