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Imperative (1982)

Original title: Imperativ

1982-04-01 · 1h 42m · EN
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Polish director Krzysztof Zanussi once more explores the dilemma of intellectualism at the expense of humanity in 1982's Imperative. The story concerns math professor Robert Powell, who feels that there is something lacking in his ever-so-precise life. What is missing is truth, specifically philosophical truth. Thus he philosophizes at great length, allowing director Zanussi plenty of room for didactic but little room for warmth. Leading ladies Brigette Fossey and Leslie Caron occasionally melt through the cold logic of Imperative.

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Krzysztof ZanussiDirector, Writer

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Robert PowellRobert PowellAugustinBrigitte FosseyBrigitte FosseyYvonneZbigniew ZapasiewiczZbigniew ZapasiewiczPsychiatristMatthias HabichMatthias HabichTheologistSigfrit SteinerSigfrit SteinerProfessorLeslie CaronLeslie CaronMother

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What is Imperative about?

Polish director Krzysztof Zanussi once more explores the dilemma of intellectualism at the expense of humanity in 1982's Imperative. The story concerns math professor Robert Powell, who feels that there is something lacking in his ever-so-precise life. What is missing is truth, specifically philosophical truth. Thus he philosophizes at great length, allowing director Zanussi plenty of room for didactic but little room for warmth. Leading ladies Brigette Fossey and Leslie Caron occasionally melt through the cold logic of Imperative.

How long is Imperative?

Imperative has a runtime of 102 minutes.