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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Title: Imperative (1982)
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| Robert Powell | ... | Augustin | |
| Brigitte Fossey | ... | Yvonne | |
| Sigfrit Steiner | ... | Professor | |
| Matthias Habich | ... | Theologist | |
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Jan Biczycki | ... | Orthodox Priest |
| Zbigniew Zapasiewicz | ... | Psychiatrist | |
| Eugeniusz Priwieziencew | ... | Madman | |
| Christoph Eichhorn | ... | Student | |
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Hans-Joerg Frey | ... | Professor |
| Leslie Caron | ... | Mother | |
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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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West GermanyRelease Date:
29 March 1985 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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