Natali 's directing debut came in 1997 , when he was approached to direct '' Cube '' . The film became a success worldwide , especially in Japan and France , grossing $ 15 million in the latter country , and breaking box office records for a Canadian film . At the 19th Genie Awards , the film received five nominations , and also won the award for Best Canadian First Feature at the Toronto International Film Festival . After this success , Natali went on to direct '' Cypher '' ( 2002 ) and '' Nothing '' ( 2003 )
19th Genie Awards
19th Genie Awards
Vincenzo Natali