The Elementary Particles
2006, German. Directed by Oskar Roehler.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 153 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Oskar RoehlerDirector
- Christian UlmenMichael Djerzinski
- Moritz BleibtreuBruno Klement
- Martina GedeckChristiane
- Franka PotenteAnnabelle
- Nina HossJane
- Corinna HarfouchDr. Schäfer
- Uwe OchsenknechtBruno's Father
- Jasmin TabatabaiYogini
- Tom SchillingMichael (young)
- Thomas DrechselBruno (young)
- Nina KronjägerKatja
- Hermann BeyerAnnabelle's Father
Details
- Released
- 10 February 2006
- Original title
- Elementarteilchen
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Oskar Roehler
- Budget
- $6M
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The Elementary Particles: quick answers
Is The Elementary Particles worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 153 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Elementary Particles?
The Elementary Particles runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does The Elementary Particles have a post-credits scene?
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Is The Elementary Particles suitable for kids?
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What movies are like The Elementary Particles?
If you liked The Elementary Particles, try Cocoon, Aimée & Jaguar, Women in Love.
Who directed The Elementary Particles?
The Elementary Particles (2006) was directed by Oskar Roehler and stars Christian Ulmen, Moritz Bleibtreu, Martina Gedeck.