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The Elementary Particles

6.2(153)20061h 45m3

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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Status
Released
Budget
$6M
Box office
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Language
English
  • berlin, germany
  • based on novel or book
  • unsociability
  • hippie
  • sexual obsession
  • free love
  • swinger club
  • nudist camp
  • teacher
  • cancer
  • scientist
  • male virgin

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Germany

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • Theatrical11 Feb 2006
  • GermanyDE

    • Theatrical1210 Feb 2006
  • ItalyIT

    • Theatrical21 Apr 2006
  • South KoreaKR

    • Theatrical1810 May 2007
  • SwitzerlandCH

    • Digital / OTT126 Apr 2006

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The Elementary Particles was released on 10 February 2006.

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