The Dark Horse
Watch TrailerOne-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.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2014 |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Genre | Drama, History |
| Director | James Napier Robertson |
| Runtime | 124 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.3/10 (145 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The director bets on details: a gesture, a glance, a pause. In a good drama this is what says the most — and that principle is upheld here.
Worth watching if you're in the mood for serious cinema. Not background viewing — it demands attention.
For viewers who can watch slow cinema and value the human element in stories.
Director: James Napier Robertson
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: In quiet, in the evening. Better alone or with someone who watches films seriously.
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