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The Dark Horse

2014, Movie, 2h 4min

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.

Country: New Zealand

Director:

James Napier Robertson

Cast:

James Napier Robertson,

Cliff Curtis,

Rachel House,

Xavier Horan

Reviews

Critic David Hughes

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...heartfelt telling of a truly extraordinary true story.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Benjamin Lee

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Cliff Curtis plays a bipolar chess genius, inspired by a real-life character, who gives the local kids something to aim for after teaching them the tricks of the game.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Sheila O'Malley

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What makes it unique is the Maori background, the atmosphere of poverty and violence in the community, a people marked by the genocide perpetrated upon them.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic John Anderson

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Cliff Curtis Excels as a Chess Master in ‘The Dark Horse’.

Read full review at Indie Wire

Critic Mark Kermode

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...gripping New Zealand drama.

Read full review at The Guardian

Frequently asked questions

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The Dark Horse is a powerful drama based on the true story of Genesis Potini, a brilliant but troubled chess player from New Zealand. Maori actor Cliff Curtis gives a standout performance as Genesis, who struggles with bipolar disorder and is fiercely determined to pass on his love of chess to the next generation. Despite facing prejudice and violence in his community, Genesis forms a chess club for underprivileged kids and teaches them the game with passion and dedication. Through his unwavering commitment to his pupils and his own family, Genesis ultimately finds redemption and purpose in his life. Directed by James Napier Robertson, The Dark Horse has won numerous awards and has been hailed as one of New Zealand's best films ever.

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The Dark Horse is currently unavailable to stream in undefined on the streaming services we have in our catalogue

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