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Imperative (1982)

Imperativ (original title)
| Drama | 29 March 1985 (USA)
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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.

Director:

Krzysztof Zanussi

Writer:

Krzysztof Zanussi

Stars:

Robert Powell, Brigitte Fossey, Sigfrit Steiner | See full cast & crew »
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Robert Powell ... Augustin
Brigitte Fossey ... Yvonne
Sigfrit Steiner ... Professor
Matthias Habich ... Theologist
Jan Biczycki Jan Biczycki ... Orthodox Priest
Zbigniew Zapasiewicz ... Psychiatrist
Eugeniusz Priwieziencew ... Madman
Christoph Eichhorn ... Student
Hans-Joerg Frey 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 Germany

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Release Date:

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