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FeaturesJames Napier Robertson, The Dark Horse
The New Zealander’s stirring true story has been one of the hits of the Palm Springs International Film Festival and stars a memorable Cliff Curtis as Genesis Potini, a bipolar Maori who used chess to improve the lives of thousands of Maori children.
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News‘The Dark Horse’ triumphs in Seattle
James Napier Robertson’s acclaimed New Zealand drama picked up a couple of honours as the 2015 Seattle International Film Festival came to a close.
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NewsSeville rides Dark Horse
eOne’s boutique sales arm Seville International takes New Zealand hit drama.
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Reviews‘Whina’: Edinburgh Review
Respectful biopic relates the life and turbulent times of Maori activist Dame Whina Cooper
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NewsThomasin McKenzie to star in ballet drama ‘Joika’ for Anonymous, Four Knights, Embankment
Production will begin in New Zealand in early 2021.
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NewsCelluloid, uConnect start with Genesis
EXCLUSIVE: Early in the market, new partners Celluloid Dreams and uConnect have picked up James Napier Robertson’s Genesis, currently shooting in New Zealand and starring Cliff Curtis.
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NewsRotterdam's Tigers go to Cuba, Thailand, Peru
IFFR also reveals other award winners including the audience prize.
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NewsToronto unveils CWC, City To City
Toronto film festival organisers have programmed features from 42 countries in the Contemporary World Cinema (CWC) programme and unveiled eight South Korean selections in the City To City.
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NewsToronto unveils Discovery, Mavericks
Bill Murray starrer St. Vincent will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival as part of this week’s wave of programming that includes Discovery.
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