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The Dark Horse is based on the real-life story of Genesis Potini, a brilliant New Zealand chess player who suffered from severe bipolar disorder. The film begins with him walking down a street in the rain, before walking into an antique store and playing a chess game with himself.
Nov 20, 2014 · The Dark Horse: Directed by James Napier Robertson. With Cliff Curtis, James Rolleston, Kirk Torrance, Miriama McDowell. A brilliant but troubled New Zealand chess champion finds purpose by teaching underprivileged children about the rules of chess and life.
Jun 11, 2014 · The Dark Horse Official Trailer (2014) - Cliff Curtis, James Rolleston Movie HD. Rotten Tomatoes Indie. 2.28M subscribers. Subscribed. 1.4K. 574K views 10 years ago. Subscribe to TRAILERS:...
Apr 1, 2016 · "The Dark Horse" opens with a dream-like sequence in which Genesis, in the grip of manic hallucinations, staggers down the middle of a street in the rain, heading into a "curios" store as though by appointment.
Jun 11, 2014 · Starring an extraordinary NZ cast; Cliff Curtis (Whale Rider and Boy), James Rolleston (Boy) and Kirk Torrance (Outrageous Fortune) The Dark Horse is an inspiring true story based on the...
The Dark Horse. 2014 · 2 hr 5 min. R. Drama · Independent. Inspired by the true story of speed chess player Genesis Potini whose bipolar disorder resets his life as a teacher of the game to disadvantaged kids. Audio Languages: English. Subtitles: English. Starring: Cliff Curtis James Rolleston Kirk Torrance Barry Te Hira Miriama McDowell.
The Dark Horse is a provocative, emotionally-charged drama about a man who searches for the courage to lead, despite his own adversities - finding purpose and hope in passing on his gift to the children in his community.
Apr 25, 2015 · Overview. One-time Maori speed-chess champ, Genesis Potini, lives with a bi-polar disorder and must overcome prejudice and violence in the battle to save his struggling chess club, his family and ultimately, himself.
Starring an extraordinary New Zealand cast, The Dark Horse is an inspiring true story based on the life of a charismatic, brillant but little-known New Zealand hero and chess champion - Genesis Potini. Show more. Status: Complete, Released, DCP available. Genre: Drama. Sales Agent: Seville International. Distributor: Transmission Films. Credits:
Xavier Horan Cast. Denson Baker Cinematography. Dana Lund Music. Peter Roberts Editing. Critics reviews. After suffering a nervous breakdown, a former speed-chess champion volunteers to teach a group of disadvantaged children how to play the game.
