The Gene Generation

The Gene Generation is a 2007 biopunk science fiction 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
Theatrical release poster
Directed byPearry Reginald Teo
Produced byKeith Collea
Written byKeith Collea
Pearry Reginald Teo
StarringBai Ling
Parry Shen
Alec Newman
Michael Shamus Wiles
Faye Dunaway
Robert David Hall
Rebecca Parisi
Music byScott Glasgow
Ronan Harris
CinematographyAnthony G. Nakonechnyj
Edited byCarmelo Casalenuovo
Distributed byLionsgate
Release date
Running time
96 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Synopsis

In a futuristic world, Michelle lives everyday battling with DNA Hackers who use their skills to hack into people's bodies and kill them. She is an assassin, battling her past demons and trying to keep her younger and extroverted brother, Jackie, out of trouble. When Jackie gets involved in a petty crime of robbery, he propels himself into the world of DNA Hackers, Shylocks (Loan Sharks) and Gang Fights. Wanting the respect that the world has never given to him only makes it harder for Jackie to peel himself away from the underground trades, against the hopes of his sister, Michelle. Michelle always wanted to leave the city and lead a calm and quiet lifestyle. As emotions and gunfire get into the way, Michelle and Jackie soon find themselves battling between their lives and finding out that in an immoral world, love can still survive; and that blood is thicker than water.

Cast

Visual effects
  • Shero Rauf – 3D lead artist
  • Dobri Georgiev – lead CGI artist
  • Milen Jeliazkov – 2D lead artist

DVD release

It was released on Region 1 DVD on January 27, 2009, with the Region 2 release following on April 27, 2009.[2]

Soundtrack and score

The 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 TitleWriterPerformerPublished byCourtesy of
Get Your Body BeatCombichristAndy LaPleguaOut of Line Music
Sand of HistorySever BronnyTribal MachineLamina Dereves Productions
This Shit Will Fuck You UpCombichristAndy LaPleguaOut of Line Music
DemeterRonan HarrisRonan HarrisAMV Talpa
What The Fuck is Wrong With YouCombichristAndy LaPleguaOut of Line Music
Electro HeadCombichristAndy LaPleguaOut of Line Music
RiseMatt Gifford, Sam MainierEncephalonUrban Morphology (BMI)Hive Records
HateKeith AremContagionVirtual Audio PublishingPCB Productions

Sequel

On 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
  1. "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". Retrieved 2009-02-13.
  2. "The Gene Generation [DVD] [2007]: Amazon.co.uk: Bai Ling, Pearry Reginald Teo: DVD". Amazon.co.uk. 2009-02-28. Retrieved 2009-03-16.
  3. "The Gene Generation Album Tracklist". SoundtrackINFO. 2009-03-31. Retrieved 2009-04-28.
  4. "Exclusive: Sequel goodness in GENE GENERATION: WAR OF THE BLOODLINES [UPDATED!]". Quietearth.us. Retrieved 2010-06-21.
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