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Chess club out to follow Genesis' path

A Gisborne chess club depicted in the New Zealand film The Dark Horse is recreating events in the movie by trying to raise funds to get its members to a national tournament.

Movie review: The Dark Horse

The Dark Horse: Debut of a raw new talent

Actor Wayne Hapi is a force of nature says Barney McDonald

The Dark Horse: Cliff's edge

Cliff Curtis’ turn as a bipolar chess champ may be his greatest role yet. He talks to Russell Baillie about piling on weight, confronting his past, and being a family man.

Dark Horse stars in the spotlight

New Zealand's international actors turned out in force for the New Zealand International Film Festival's glitzy opening night.

Gallery: Dark Horse premiere

Stars walk the red carpet at the premiere of Dark Horse directed by James Napier Robertson, at the opening night of the New Zealand International Film Festival, held at the Civic theatre in Auckland, Thursday night.

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Dark Horse at short odds

The new Cliff Curtis film launching the New Zealand International Film Festival is already a success ahead of the red carpet event in Auckland tonight.