The Elementary Particles (2006)
Original title: Elementarteilchen
The Elementary Particles is a 2006 German-language drama movie directed by Oskar Roehler, with a running time of 1h 45m. It stars Christian Ulmen, Moritz Bleibtreu and Martina Gedeck.
Based on Michel Houellebecq's controversial novel, Atomised (aka The Elementary Particles) focuses on Michael and Bruno, two very different half-brothers and their disturbed sexuality. After a chaotic childhood with a hippie mother only caring for her affairs, Michael, a molecular biologist, is more interested in genes than women, while Bruno is obsessed with his sexual desires, but mostly finds his satisfaction with prostitutes. But Bruno's life changes when he gets to know the experienced Christiane. In the meantime, Michael meets Annabelle, the love of his youth, again.
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What is The Elementary Particles about?
Based on Michel Houellebecq's controversial novel, Atomised (aka The Elementary Particles) focuses on Michael and Bruno, two very different half-brothers and their disturbed sexuality. After a chaotic childhood with a hippie mother only caring for her affairs, Michael, a molecular biologist, is more interested in genes than women, while Bruno is obsessed with his sexual desires, but mostly finds his satisfaction with prostitutes. But Bruno's life changes when he gets to know the experienced Christiane. In the meantime, Michael meets Annabelle, the love of his youth, again.
When was The Elementary Particles released?
The Elementary Particles was released on 10 February 2006.
How long is The Elementary Particles?
The Elementary Particles runs 1h 45m.
Who made The Elementary Particles?
The Elementary Particles was directed by Oskar Roehler.
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Cast
- Christian Ulmen as Michael Djerzinski
- Moritz Bleibtreu as Bruno Klement
- Martina Gedeck as Christiane
- Franka Potente as Annabelle
- Nina Hoss as Jane
- Corinna Harfouch as Dr. Schäfer
- Uwe Ochsenknecht as Bruno's Father
- Jasmin Tabatabai as Yogini
- Tom Schilling as Michael (young)
- Thomas Drechsel as Bruno (young)
- Nina Kronjäger as Katja
- Hermann Beyer as Annabelle's Father