The Elementary Particles

(2006)Directed by Oskar Roehler105 minDrama, 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.

Christian Ulmenas Michael Djerzinski
Moritz Bleibtreuas Bruno Klement
Martina Gedeckas Christiane
Franka Potenteas Annabelle
Nina Hossas Jane
Corinna Harfouchas Dr. Schäfer
Uwe Ochsenknechtas Bruno's Father
Tom Schillingas Michael (young)
Thomas Drechselas Bruno (young)
Hermann Beyeras Annabelle's Father
Ulrike Krieneras Annabelle's Mother
Jennifer Ulrichas Johanna
Michael Gwisdekas Professor Fleisser
Herbert Knaupas Sollers
Deborah Kaufmannas Hannelore
Ingeborg Westphalas Hippiefrau
Ursula Karusseitas Großmutter
Dieter Bachas Kates Lover
Wilfried Hochholdingeras Krankenhausarzt