The Elementary Particles (2006)
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.
Cast
- Christian Ulmen - Michael Djerzinski
- Moritz Bleibtreu - Bruno Klement
- Martina Gedeck - Christiane
- Franka Potente - Annabelle
- Nina Hoss - Jane
- Corinna Harfouch - Dr. Schäfer
- Uwe Ochsenknecht - Bruno's Father
- Jasmin Tabatabai - Yogini
- Tom Schilling - Michael (young)
- Thomas Drechsel - Bruno (young)
Screenplay
- Michel Houellebecq (Novel)
- Oskar Roehler (Screenplay)
Themes
Teacher-Student Relationship, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering
Keywords
berlin, germany, based on novel or book, unsociability, hippie, sexual obsession, free love, swinger club, nudist camp, teacher, cancer, scientist, male virgin, reproduction, sexual problems
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed The Elementary Particles?
- The Elementary Particles was directed by Oskar Roehler.
- Who stars in The Elementary Particles?
- The Elementary Particles stars Christian Ulmen, Moritz Bleibtreu, Martina Gedeck, Franka Potente, Nina Hoss, Corinna Harfouch.
- How long is The Elementary Particles?
- The Elementary Particles has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is The Elementary Particles?
- The Elementary Particles is a Drama, Romance film.
- What is the Filmori rating for The Elementary Particles?
- The Elementary Particles has a Filmori rating of 2.8/5 based on 3 ratings.
- What is the budget of The Elementary Particles?
- The Elementary Particles had a budget of $6M.
- Where was The Elementary Particles produced?
- The Elementary Particles was produced in Germany.
- What are the themes of The Elementary Particles?
- The themes of The Elementary Particles include: Teacher-Student Relationship, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.