Les Particules élémentaires
Synopsis
2009. Michel Djerzinski, a genius researcher specialized in molecular biology, mysteriously disappears in Ireland. His latest discoveries would have opened the way to a major upheaval in the history of human genetics. This is the occasion for a dizzying plunge in time where we discover his half-brother Bruno, a tortured joker who will meet love in a post-sixties campsite, Janine, Bruno's and Michel's mother, a former hippie who has always refused to raise her children in a conventional way, and Annabelle, with whom Michel will fall in love as a child.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Antoine Garceau
- Screenplay & Story
- Gilles Taurand, Michel Houellebecq
- Original Title
- Les Particules élémentaires
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- Storia Télévision
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Antoine Garceau
Gilles Taurand, Michel Houellebecq
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Antoine Garceau
Director
Gilles Taurand
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What is Les Particules élémentaires about?
2009. Michel Djerzinski, a genius researcher specialized in molecular biology, mysteriously disappears in Ireland. His latest discoveries would have opened the way to a major upheaval in the history of human genetics. This is the occasion for a dizzying plunge in time where we discover his half-brother Bruno, a tortured joker who will meet love in a post-sixties campsite, Janine, Bruno's and Michel's mother, a former hippie who has always refused to raise her children in a conventional way, and Annabelle, with whom Michel will fall in love as a child.
Who directed Les Particules élémentaires?
Les Particules élémentaires was directed by Antoine Garceau.
Who stars in Les Particules élémentaires?
The principal cast of Les Particules élémentaires includes Pascale Arbillot, Déborah François, Jean-Charles Clichet, Guillaume Gouix, Michel Vuillermoz.
When was Les Particules élémentaires released and how long is it?
Les Particules élémentaires was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
Is Les Particules élémentaires based on a book or true story?
Les Particules élémentaires is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Michel Houellebecq".