The Gene Generation
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
An assassin named Michelle battles DNA Hackers. 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
- 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
- Shero Rauf - 3D lead artist
- Dobri Georgiev - lead CGI artist
- Milen Jeliazkov - 2D lead artist
DVD release
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.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 | Hive Records |
| Hate | Keith Arem | Contagion | Virtual Audio Publishing | PCB Productions |