Imperative poster

Imperative (1982)

Movie ★ 6.2 102 min

Drama

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.

Krzysztof Zanussi Director Krzysztof Zanussi Writer

▶ Play

Quick facts

Released
April 1, 1982
Runtime
102 min
IMDb
tt0084123
Country
Studio
Telefilm Saar, SR

Cast

Robert Powell Robert Powell Augustin Brigitte Fossey Brigitte Fossey Yvonne Zbigniew Zapasiewicz Zbigniew Zapasiewicz Psychiatrist Matthias Habich Matthias Habich Theologist Sigfrit Steiner Sigfrit Steiner Professor Leslie Caron Leslie Caron Mother

More Like This

More like Imperative ›
Dekalog 1989 ★ 8.5
Lessons in Chemistry 2023 ★ 8.2
The Sunset Limited 2011 ★ 7.2
Insignificance 1985 ★ 6.4
Contra 2020 ★ 7.2
The Man from Earth 2007 ★ 7.6
Irrational Man 2015 ★ 6.5
Irma la Douce 1963 ★ 7.4
Flash of Genius 2008 ★ 6.6
Madame Curie 1943 ★ 7.2
Experimenter 2015 ★ 6.5
Adventures of a Mathematician 2021 ★ 6.1

Also Worth Watching

Iron Jawed Angels 2004
TalhotBlond 2012
The Trials of Cate McCall 2013
Hounddog 2008
The Safety of Objects 2002
Starving in Suburbia 2014
The Unforgivable 2021
Call Me Crazy: A Five Film 2013
Hands of Stone 2016
Bastard Out of Carolina 1996
Gracie 2007
Brotherly Love 2015
O.G. 2018
Goodbye June 2025
Eleanor the Great 2025
Lucky Them 2013
Strange Weather 2016
The Enforcer 2022

Frequently asked questions

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.
Who directed Imperative?
Imperative was directed by Krzysztof Zanussi.
Who stars in Imperative?
Imperative stars Robert Powell, Brigitte Fossey, Zbigniew Zapasiewicz, Matthias Habich.
When was Imperative released?
Imperative is a 1982 drama film.
Where can I watch Imperative?
You can watch Imperative with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.