The Elementary Particles

Storyline

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.

Top Cast

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)