Knowra Titanic (1997 film) Titanic (1997 film) A 1997 romantic disaster film directed by James Cameron, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. It frames the sinking of the RMS Titanic through a fictional love story.
RMS Titanic : A British passenger liner that struck an iceberg and sank in the North Atlantic on April 15, 1912. The historical ship supplies the film’s setting and catastrophe.
Framing device : A narrative structure in which an outer story introduces or contains another story. An expedition in 1996 frames Rose’s account of events in 1912.
James Cameron : A Canadian filmmaker known for directing films including The Terminator, Aliens, Titanic, and Avatar. Cameron wrote, directed, and produced the film.
Titanic (1997 film soundtrack) : The soundtrack album for James Cameron’s 1997 film Titanic, featuring James Horner’s score and songs. The album carried the film’s music beyond the cinema, led by its title song.
Blockbuster : A film or other entertainment work that achieves exceptionally high commercial success. Titanic became a defining example of a blockbuster with unusually long theatrical success.
Titanic (shipwreck) : The remains of the RMS Titanic, which sank in the North Atlantic and were discovered in 1985. The wreck frames the film’s present-day opening and closing.
Cross-cutting : An editing technique that alternates between events occurring in different places or at different times. The film builds suspense by interweaving the ship’s sinking with separate characters’ actions.
Leonardo DiCaprio : An American actor who played Jack Dawson in the 1997 film Titanic. His performance made Jack a defining role in his early career.
Academy Awards : Annual awards presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in filmmaking. Titanic won 11 Oscars, tying the record for most wins by a film.
Popular culture : Cultural forms and ideas widely shared and consumed within a society. The film’s characters, music, and images became widely recognizable references.
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