Generation Kill (TV series)

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Television series
German title Generation kill
Original title Generation kill
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Country of production United States
original language English
year 2008
length 60-65 minutes
Episodes 7 in 1 season
genre War Movie
idea Evan Wright, based on Generation Kill
production Andrea Calderwood
First broadcast July 13, 2008 (USA) on HBO
German-language
first broadcast
November 25, 2012 on Sky Atlantic
occupation

Generation Kill is an American miniseries produced by HBO . It is based on the book Generation Kill of the same name . It first aired in the United States in July 2008. The miniseries follows the plot of the novel relatively closely, one of the most striking differences is probably the modified end scene.

production

Both David Simon and Ed Burns, who previously collaborated on The Wire , were executive producers for Generation Kill and also writers with Evan Wright. Directed by Susanna White (episodes 1-3 and 7) and Simon Cellan Jones (episodes 4, 5 and 6).

The series was filmed in Mozambique , Namibia and South Africa because of the Iraq-like topography . For example, the arrival in Baghdad in the final episode was filmed in Maputo , the capital of Mozambique.

occupation

Alexander Skarsgård plays the role of Sergeant Brad Colbert, the team leader of the lead vehicle, who was assigned to Evan Wright, played by Lee Tergesen in the series. Team Corporal Josh Ray Person driver is portrayed by James Ransone . In addition to numerous other actors, two former soldiers who were serving in the 1st Reconnaissance Battalion at the time of the invasion play a role in the series. Sergeant Rudolfo Reyes plays himself and Sergeant Eric Kocher plays Gunnery Sergeant Rich Barrott. The two were also responsible for training the other actors on set.

music

One of the specifications that David Simon made for the two directors was not to use a soundtrack in the traditional sense. The use of music is therefore limited to a cappella versions of popular songs that are sung by the performers. The only exception is the song The Man Comes Around by Johnny Cash , which accompanies the last scene of the miniseries. All music in Generation Kill can be assigned to the diegetic level.

Episode list

No. German title Original title First broadcast in the USA German language first broadcast (D) Director script
1 Welcome to Iraq Get some July 13, 2008 Nov 25, 2012 Susanna White David Simon & Ed Burns
2 The cradle of civilization The Cradle of Civilization July 20, 2008 Dec 2, 2012 Susanna White Synopsis: David Simon & Ed Burns
Acting: Ed Burns & Evan Wright
3 Dangerously close Screwby July 27, 2008 Dec 9, 2012 Susanna White Synopsis: David Simon & Ed Burns
Acting: Ed Burns
4th The stink of death Combat Jack Aug 3, 2008 Dec 16, 2012 Simon Cellan Jones Synopsis: David Simon & Ed Burns
Acting: David Simon
5 Ambush A burning dog Aug 10, 2008 23 Dec 2012 Simon Cellan Jones Synopsis: David Simon & Ed Burns
Acting: Evan Wright
6th escort Stay Frosty Aug 17, 2008 Dec 30, 2012 Simon Cellan Jones Synopsis: David Simon & Ed Burns
Acting: Ed Burns
7th The bomb in the garden Bomb in the garden Aug 24, 2008 Jan. 7, 2013 Susanna White Synopsis: David Simon & Ed Burns
Acting: David Simon

Awards

The series was nominated for an Emmy in eleven categories in 2009 and ultimately won three of them.

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