The Elementary Particles
2006 · 105 MIN · IMDB 6.6 · 8,365 VOTES · DIR. Oskar Roehler
Overview
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.
Dialogue Timeline — 645 lines
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00:00:33 Today I decided to resign from my position
00:03:13 one of those rare people, who have that thirst for knowledge.
00:06:30 Very interesting comments. Would anyone like to add to that?
00:13:31 You're a reactionary.
00:16:05 Once you start working, every year's the same.
00:21:26 and more liquefied. The fermentation and decomposition
00:24:06 Throw off the shackles of civilization. You can do that here. Be free.
00:28:03 I'll be back in an hour, okay?
00:30:11 Treat it naturally, to maximize...
00:33:42 Hello, Mrs Stevens! -What a surprise!
00:36:47 With those awful shoes on.
00:41:05 From Galilee...
00:44:42 Just imagine, if you'd had his child.
00:47:16 but it's very rare for a childhood friend to become a girl's boyfriend.
00:50:48 But at least they aren't so prudish.
00:54:00 I should've known: Anything from the US...
00:59:39 Need some help with your tent?
01:04:34 How are you? -Really good.
01:08:13 till they die, which doesn't take long. -Why do you think...
01:11:29 What are you thinking about?
01:15:58 Have you been here before? -Not together.
01:21:16 For as long as I can remember...
01:28:09 You have a few years ahead of you. You're not obliged to spend...
01:38:07 It's a miracle!
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed645
Dialogue density6.1 lines / min
First line00:00:33
Final line01:38:07
Production Record
DirectorOskar Roehler
LanguageGerman
Budget$6,000,000
IMDb votes8,365