The Gene Generation is a 2007 biopunk science fiction action film about an assassin who battles DNA hackers. The film was directed by Pearry Reginald Teo, and stars Bai Ling, Parry Shen, Faye Dunaway, and Alec Newman.
| The Gene Generation | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Pearry Reginald Teo |
| Written by | Keith Collea Pearry Reginald Teo |
| Produced by | Keith Collea |
| Starring | Bai Ling Parry Shen Alec Newman Michael Shamus Wiles Faye Dunaway Robert David Hall Rebecca Parisi |
| Cinematography | Anthony G. Nakonechnyj |
| Edited by | Carmelo Casalenuovo |
| Music by | Scott Glasgow Ronan Harris |
| Distributed by | Lionsgate |
Release dates |
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Running time | 96 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Synopsis
editAn assassin named Michelle battles DNA Hackers.[clarification needed] Her younger brother Jackie becomes involved in a robbery, propelling him into DNA Hacking and crime. As the siblings face multiple challenges, including gunfights, they must navigate their way through a difficult world.
The film focuses on issues of morality, especially those linked to urban decay, and desperation.
Cast
edit- Bai Ling – Michelle
- Parry Shen – Jackie
- Alec Newman – Christian
- Michael Shamus Wiles – Solemn
- Faye Dunaway – Josephine Hayden
- Robert David Hall – Abraham
- Rebecca Parisi – Julianne
- Tom Choi – Dad
Visual effects
edit- Shero Rauf – 3D lead artist
- Dobri Georgiev – lead CGI artist
- Milen Jeliazkov – 2D lead artist
DVD release
editIt was released on Region 1 DVD on January 27, 2009, with the Region 2 release following on April 27, 2009.[2]
Soundtrack and score
editThe soundtrack for the film features various tracks by Combichrist, Encephalon and Tribal Machine, while the score was composed by Scott Glasgow with additional music by Ronan Harris of VNV Nation. The score was released on CD by the Varèse Sarabande label in March 2009.[3]
The following tracks are listed at the end of the film:
| Song Title | Writer | Performer | Published by | Courtesy of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Get Your Body Beat | Combichrist | Andy LaPlegua | Out of Line Music | |
| Sand of History | Sever Bronny | Tribal Machine | Lamina Dereves Productions | |
| This Shit Will Fuck You Up | Combichrist | Andy LaPlegua | Out of Line Music | |
| Demeter | Ronan Harris | Ronan Harris | AMV Talpa | |
| What The Fuck is Wrong With You | Combichrist | Andy LaPlegua | Out of Line Music | |
| Electro Head | Combichrist | Andy LaPlegua | Out of Line Music | |
| Rise | Matt Gifford, Sam Mainier | Encephalon | Urban Morphology (BMI) | Hive Records |
| Hate | Keith Arem | Contagion | Virtual Audio Publishing | PCB Productions |
Sequel
editOn February 4, 2010, it was revealed that a sequel, The Gene Generation: War of the Bloodlines, was in development. Filming was due to begin in March 2010 and be completed by September 2010.[4] However, since this announcement there have been no further details on the status of the production.
References
edit- ^ "The Gene Generation: Faye Dunaway, Michael Shamus Wiles, Bai Ling, Daniel Zacapa, Alec Newman, Parry Shen, Anthony G. Nakonechnyi, Scott Glasgow, Pearry Reginald Teo, Carmelo Casalenuovo: Movies & TV". Amazon. 27 January 2009. Retrieved 2009-02-13.
- ^ "The Gene Generation [DVD] [2007]: Amazon.co.uk: Bai Ling, Pearry Reginald Teo: DVD". Amazon.co.uk. 2009-02-28. Retrieved 2009-03-16.
- ^ "The Gene Generation Album Tracklist". SoundtrackINFO. 2009-03-31. Retrieved 2009-04-28.
- ^ "Exclusive: Sequel goodness in GENE GENERATION: WAR OF THE BLOODLINES [UPDATED!]". Quietearth.us. Retrieved 2010-06-21.