Cubers
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| Directed by | Richard LeBlanc |
| Produced by | Walter Forsyth |
| Cinematography | Kyle Cameron |
| Distributed by | re:Think Entertainment |
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Running time | 70 minutes |
| Language | English |
Cubers is a documentary film directed by Richard LeBlanc and produced by Walter Forsyth. The documentary's production began in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, but visits Paris, Budapest, Orlando, Tel Aviv, Toulouse and more. It was released in North America on CBC The Lens, followed by Biography, Access, and other major stations.[citation needed]
The documentary appeared in the Orlando Film Festival, Asheville Film Festival, and the Silver Wave Film Festival.[citation needed] The official television premiere was on November 25, 2008, on CBC's Newsworld.[citation needed]
Plot[edit]
The documentary follows speedcubers from around the world who can solve the Rubik's Cube in less than 30 seconds through the obstacles of becoming crowned the World Rubik's Cube Champion.
Press[edit]
CUBERS especially gained attention in the Maritimes, including Halifax where the documentary held its premiere on September 14, 2008.[1] Before the premiere, director Richard LeBlanc stated that he had not yet solved the Rubik's Cube, despite making an entire film on the subject. Leblanc hoped to solve the puzzle before the premiere.[2]
After a successful premiere at the Atlantic Film Festival, CUBERS was the subject of articles articles on Yahoo, Metro News, and mentions on Maritime radio.[citation needed]
References[edit]
- ^ "Rubik's Cube fanatics resurrect icon of the eighties". The Globe and Mail. 2008-09-15. Archived from the original on 2023-12-06. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
- ^ "Rubik's Cube revived on the Web and screen". The Globe and Mail. 2008-09-10. Archived from the original on 2023-12-06. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
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