The Legend of the Titanic

The primary timeline is April 1912 on the Titanic’s maiden voyage from Southampton to New York. The story also cuts to contemporary New York, where an old mouse narrates the tale to his grandchildren. The 1912 sequence shows early-20th-century ocean liners, naval technology, and social dynamics aboard a grand passenger ship, while the present-day segments frame the tale as a memory and a conservation message.

In the film, most of the action centers around the RMS Titanic during its ill-fated maiden voyage from Southampton to New York in April 1912, with crucial scenes also taking place in modern-day New York as an elderly mouse recounts the legend to his grandchildren. The ship's setting spans the bustling passenger decks, the engine rooms, and the perilous Atlantic crossing, where the drama unfolds between humans and animal characters. The modern framing in New York contrasts memory with present concerns about whaling and the sea.

🛡️ Courage

The story centers on acts of bravery in the face of disaster, from the mice's plan to prevent crucial communications from being sabotaged to Tentacolino's desperate attempts to keep the Titanic afloat. The characters confront fear, make split-second decisions, and risk themselves to help others survive.

🐋 Conservation

A central concern is the hunted whales and the moral imperative to protect marine life. The narrative weaves a warning about whaling into the rescue mission, underscoring that human actions can imperil ecosystems and that caring for the sea matters long after the ship sinks.

🧭 Memory

The framing device—an old mouse recounting a legendary tale—emphasizes memory, storytelling, and the way legends are formed. The film juxtaposes past and present, inviting audiences to reflect on history, truth, and how stories shape identity.