The Gene Generation is a 2007 Biopunk

Biopunk

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 science fiction film

Science fiction film

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 about an assassin who battles DNA

DNA

Deoxyribonucleic acid is a nucleic acid that contains the genetic instructions used in the development and functioning of all known living organisms . The DNA segments that carry this genetic information are called genes, but other DNA sequences have structural purposes, or are involved in...

 hackers

Hacker (computer security)

In computer security and everyday language, a hacker is someone who breaks into computers and computer networks. Hackers may be motivated by a multitude of reasons, including profit, protest, or because of the challenge...

. The film was directed

Film director

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 by Pearry Teo

Pearry Teo

Pearry Reginald Teo Zhang Pingli , film director/producer, is the first Singaporean movie director to make a Hollywood film.- Biography :...

, and stars Bai Ling

Bai Ling

Bai Ling is a Chinese actress known for her work in films such as The Crow, Red Corner and Wild Wild West, and in TV series such as Entourage and Lost. In 2011 she appeared in the fifth season of the VH1 reality television series Celebrity Rehab with Dr...

, Parry Shen

Parry Shen

-Early life:He was educated at Archbishop Molloy High School, then an all boys, Roman Catholic school in Briarwood, in Queens, New York, and at the University at Buffalo. When he moved to California he worked as a dorm parent at Villanova Preparatory School, a private college preparatory school in...

, Faye Dunaway

Faye Dunaway

Faye Dunaway is an American actress.Dunaway won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in Network after receiving previous nominations for the critically acclaimed films Bonnie and Clyde and Chinatown...

, and Alec Newman

Alec Newman

Alec Newman is a Scottish stage, television and film actor. He was born in Glasgow on 27 November 1974. Prior to joining the National Youth Theatre in London at age 17, he considered becoming a professional footballer...

.

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

• Bai Ling
  Bai Ling
  Bai Ling is a Chinese actress known for her work in films such as The Crow, Red Corner and Wild Wild West, and in TV series such as Entourage and Lost. In 2011 she appeared in the fifth season of the VH1 reality television series Celebrity Rehab with Dr...
  
   – Michelle
• Parry Shen
  Parry Shen
  -Early life:He was educated at Archbishop Molloy High School, then an all boys, Roman Catholic school in Briarwood, in Queens, New York, and at the University at Buffalo. When he moved to California he worked as a dorm parent at Villanova Preparatory School, a private college preparatory school in...
  
   – Jackie
• Alec Newman
  Alec Newman
  Alec Newman is a Scottish stage, television and film actor. He was born in Glasgow on 27 November 1974. Prior to joining the National Youth Theatre in London at age 17, he considered becoming a professional footballer...
  
   – Christian
• Michael Shamus Wiles – Solemn
• Faye Dunaway
  Faye Dunaway
  Faye Dunaway is an American actress.Dunaway won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in Network after receiving previous nominations for the critically acclaimed films Bonnie and Clyde and Chinatown...
  
   – Josephine Hayden
• Robert David Hall
  Robert David Hall
  Robert David Hall is an American actor, best known for his role as coroner Dr. Albert Robbins M.D. on the television show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.-Biography:...
  
   – Abraham
• Rebecca Parisi – Julianne

Visual effects

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

DVD release

It was released on Region 1

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 DVD on January 27, 2009, with the Region 2 release following on April 27, 2009.

Soundtrack and score

The soundtrack for the film features various tracks by Combichrist

CombiChrist

Combichrist is a Norwegian Aggrotech band formed in 2003 by Norwegian Andy LaPlegua based in Atlanta.-Formation:The first material LaPlegua wrote was a few powernoise/techno crossover tracks under the moniker DRIVE...

, Encephalon and Tribal Machine

Tribal Machine

-History:Sever Bronny formed the industrial-rock band Tribal Machine in the late 1990s on a foundation of drum machines, synthesizers, guitars and early digital work stations...

, while the score was composed by Scott Glasgow

Scott Glasgow

Scott Glasgow is a Hollywood-based musical composer. He earned his Bachelor of Music from California State University, Northridge and his Master of Music from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music in 2001 where he was a student of Conrad Susa. Scott studied with John Corigliano at the Aspen Music...

 with additional music by Ronan Harris

Ronan Harris

Ronan Harris is a member of the act VNV Nation, along with Mark Jackson. For live shows the band are joined by 2 keyboard players. Ronan is credited with the songwriting, production, lyrical, and vocal aspects of the band's music...

 of VNV Nation

VNV Nation

VNV Nation are a British/Irish electronic music band originally from Dublin, Ireland and Essex, United Kingdom and now based in Hamburg, Germany. They combine elements of electro-industrial, trance, synthpop and electronic body music . The members are Ronan Harris and Mark Jackson...

. The score was released on CD by the Varèse Sarabande

Varèse Sarabande

Varèse Sarabande is an American record label, distributed by Universal Music Group, which specializes in film scores and original cast recordings. It aims to reissue rare or unavailable albums as well as newer releases by artists no longer under a contract...

 label in March 2009.

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. However, since this announcement there have been no further details on the status of the production.

External links

• The Gene Generation on Myspace
  MySpace
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• The Gene Generation Soundtrack Review