Deep Dive: 20 Moves (2016)
Film Lens
20 Moves tells the story of the Rubik's Cube, a puzzle toy that became a global sensation. The film begins in 1979 when Tom Kremer discovers the unpatented puzzle at the Nuremberg Toy Fair. The cube was originally invented in Hungary in 1974 by Professor Erno Rubik as a tool for architecture students. It quickly evolved from an educational tool into a worldwide phenomenon, engaging one-fifth of the global population.
The documentary examines the cultural impact of the Rubik's Cube, including its role in the fall of communism and the rise of free market trading in former communist nations. It covers the introduction of the cube to the West, its marketing strategies, and how it became the biggest fad of the 1980s. Each segment reveals different aspects of the cube's history, reflecting its complexity and significance to a generation.
Why Watch
- •See how the Rubik's Cube changed global culture.
- •Meet Tom Kremer, the man who introduced the cube to the West.
- •Find out about the cube's impact on former communist nations.
Did You Know
•The Rubik's Cube was invented in Hungary in 1974 by Professor Erno Rubik.
•Tom Kremer discovered the cube at the Nuremberg Toy Fair in 1979.
•One-fifth of the world's population has played with the Rubik's Cube.
•The cube played a role in the fall of communism in Eastern Europe.
Perfect For
Puzzle enthusiasts1980s nostalgiaCultural history