Titanic, directed by James Cameron, tells the story of the ill-fated maiden voyage of the RMS Titanic. The film, made with contributions from major studios, was the most expensive in Hollywood history at the time. It employed state-of-the-art digital effects and was inspired by the discovery of the Titanic wreckage in 1985.
The contemporary storyline follows treasure-seeker Brock Lovett retrieving artifacts from the ship, and 102-year-old Rose revealing her connections to the artifacts. The film then shifts to 1912, where two passengers, Jack Dawson and Rose DeWitt Bukater, develop a passionate interest in each other, much to the dismay of Rose’s wealthy fiancé, Cal.
The Titanic disaster unfolds during the film, showcasing the ship’s descent and the subsequent pursuit of Jack and Rose by Cal. The film was launched after Cameron’s viewing of a documentary on the Titanic wreckage, and construction and filming took place in various locations, including the Fox studio and the Russian ship Academik Keldysh.
Titanic premiered at the Tokyo International Film Festival in 1997 and was rated PG-13. It is a romance, drama, action, and adventure film, captivating audiences with its grand scale and storytelling.
