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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.
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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.
Starring an extraordinary NZ cast; Cliff Curtis (Whale Rider and Boy), James Rolleston (Boy) and Kirk Torrance (Outrageous Fortune) The Dark Horse is an insp...
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. Subtitles: English. Starring: Cliff Curtis James Rolleston Kirk Torrance Barry Te Hira Miriama McDowell.
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.
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.
Mar 31, 2016 · “The Dark Horse” rides on the impassioned performance of Cliff Curtis, the Maori actor who plays Genesis (a.k.a. Gen) Potini, a New Zealand chessmaster with bipolar disorder.
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:
