Imperative (Imperativ) 42 years old
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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Imperative Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Brigitte Fossey She was 35, now 78 years old | as Yvonne |
| Leslie Caron She was 50, now 93 years old | as Mother |
| Matthias Habich He was 42, now 84 years old | as Theologist |
| Zbigniew Zapasiewicz He was 47, 74 years old when he died | as Psychiatrist |
| Sigfrit Steiner He was 75, 81 years old when he died | as Professor |
| Robert Powell He was 37, now 80 years old | as Augustin |
Imperative Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Anna B. Sheppard as Costume Design. She was 36 (now 78) years old | Costume & Make-Up |
| Liesgret Schmitt-Klink as Editor. | Editing |
| Krzysztof Zanussi as Director. He was 42 (now 85) years old | Directing |
| Krzysztof Zanussi as Writer. He was 42 (now 85) years old | Writing |
Imperative (42 years)
- Release day: Thursday, April 01, 1982
- Runtime: 102 minutes