The Elementary Particles
Elementarteilchen
Synopsis
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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Jennifer Ulrich & Moritz Bleibtreu - Elementarteilchen aka Atomised (2006)
Type: Clip • Published 2013-11-02
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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)
Nina Kronjäger
Katja
Hermann Beyer
Annabelle's Father
Ulrike Kriener
Annabelle's Mother
Jennifer Ulrich
Johanna
Michael Gwisdek
Professor Fleisser
Herbert Knaup
Sollers
Deborah Kaufmann
Hannelore
Rüdiger Klink
Uwe
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 11, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oskar Roehler
- Screenplay & Story
- Oskar Roehler
- Original Score
- Martin Todsharow
- Original Title
- Elementarteilchen
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Production Studios
- Moovie, Medienfonds German Film Productions GmbH & Co. KG, Constantin Film, ARD, Bernd Eichinger Productions, Momentum Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oskar Roehler
Oskar Roehler, Michel Houellebecq
Martin Todsharow
Carl-Friedrich Koschnick
Peter R. Adam
Oliver Berben, Bernd Eichinger
Department Leadership Roster
Carl-Friedrich Koschnick
Director of Photography
Oliver Berben
Producer
Martin Todsharow
Original Music Composer
Peter R. Adam
Editor
Ingrid Henn
Production Design
Oskar Roehler
Director
Bernd Eichinger
Producer
Esther Walz
Costume Design
Oskar Roehler
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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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.
Who directed The Elementary Particles?
The Elementary Particles was directed by Oskar Roehler.
Who stars in The Elementary Particles?
The principal cast of The Elementary Particles includes Christian Ulmen, Moritz Bleibtreu, Martina Gedeck, Franka Potente, Nina Hoss.
When was The Elementary Particles released and how long is it?
The Elementary Particles was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Elementary Particles?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Elementary Particles was composed by Martin Todsharow.
Is The Elementary Particles based on a book or true story?
The Elementary Particles is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michel Houellebecq".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Elementary Particles?
The Elementary Particles holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).