The Elementary Particles

Name: The Elementary Particles
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 2006-02-10
Duration: 1 h 45 min
Rating: 6.1
Cast: Christian Ulmen, Moritz Bleibtreu, Martina Gedeck, Franka Potente, Nina Hoss

2006·Movie·105 min·★ 6.1(148)

Drama Romance

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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About The Elementary Particles

The Elementary Particles is a 2006 German-language drama and romance film directed by Oskar Roehler. The cast is led by Christian Ulmen, Moritz Bleibtreu, Martina Gedeck. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 100 ratings.

The Elementary Particles was produced by Moovie, Medienfonds German Film Productions GmbH & Co. KG, and Constantin Film and made in Germany. It was released on February 10, 2006.

Director: Oskar Roehler
Writers: Oskar Roehler
Release date: February 10, 2006
Original language: German
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Budget: $6 million
Production: Moovie, Medienfonds German Film Productions GmbH & Co. KG, Constantin Film

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The Elementary Particles cast & crew

The Elementary Particles was directed by Oskar Roehler and written by Oskar Roehler.

The cast features Christian Ulmen as Michael Djerzinski, Moritz Bleibtreu as Bruno Klement, Martina Gedeck as Christiane, Franka Potente as Annabelle, Nina Hoss as Jane, and Corinna Harfouch as Dr. Schäfer.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Martin Todsharow, cinematography is by Carl-Friedrich Koschnick, and it was produced by Bernd Eichinger and Oliver Berben.

Is The Elementary Particles worth watching?

The Elementary Particles holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 148 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 45m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and romance, The Elementary Particles is worth a place on your watchlist.

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