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Imperative

Original title: Imperativ
  • 19821982
  • 1h 36m
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6.7/10
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Imperative (1982)
  • Drama
Augustin is a 30-year-old university professor. He does not believe in religion. His only belief is in maths, to which he devotes all his time. Then suddenly a series of pressing existential... Read allAugustin is a 30-year-old university professor. He does not believe in religion. His only belief is in maths, to which he devotes all his time. Then suddenly a series of pressing existential questions start looming in his mind.Augustin is a 30-year-old university professor. He does not believe in religion. His only belief is in maths, to which he devotes all his time. Then suddenly a series of pressing existential questions start looming in his mind.
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  • Director
    • Krzysztof Zanussi
  • Writer
    • Krzysztof Zanussi
  • Stars
    • Robert Powell
    • Brigitte Fossey
    • Sigfrit Steiner
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  • Director
    • Krzysztof Zanussi
  • Writer
    • Krzysztof Zanussi
  • Stars
    • Robert Powell
    • Brigitte Fossey
    • Sigfrit Steiner
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    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 1 nomination

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    Robert Powell
    Robert Powell
    • Augustinas Augustin
    Brigitte Fossey
    Brigitte Fossey
    • Yvonneas Yvonne
    Sigfrit Steiner
    Sigfrit Steiner
    • Professoras Professor
    Matthias Habich
    Matthias Habich
    • Theologistas Theologist
    Jan Biczycki
    • Orthodox Priestas Orthodox Priest
    Zbigniew Zapasiewicz
    Zbigniew Zapasiewicz
    • Psychiatristas Psychiatrist
    Eugeniusz Priwieziencew
    Eugeniusz Priwieziencew
    • Madmanas Madman
    Christoph Eichhorn
    Christoph Eichhorn
    • Studentas Student
    Hans-Jörg Frey
    • Professoras Professor
    • (as Hans-Joerg Frey)
    Leslie Caron
    Leslie Caron
    • Motheras Mother
    • Director
      • Krzysztof Zanussi
    • Writer
      • Krzysztof Zanussi
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    • Release date
      • March 29, 1985 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • West Germany
    • Languages
      • English
      • Russian
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Imperativ
    • Production companies
      • Saarländischer Rundfunk (SR)
      • Telefilm Saar GmbH
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      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
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    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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