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The Gene Generation

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

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.

Synopsis

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An 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

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Visual effects

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

DVD release

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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

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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 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

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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

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  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". Amazon. 27 January 2009. 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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