Titanic

Set during the Titanic's maiden voyage in 1912, the film places its drama amid the era of opulent ocean liners. It unfolds in a world of luxury, speed competitions like the Blue Riband, and high-stakes finance. The disaster reframes this period's faith in progress, prompting a post-crash inquiry into responsibility.

The main action unfolds aboard the RMS Titanic on its maiden voyage across the North Atlantic, with critical scenes in the ship's public and private spaces during crisis and strategy meetings. The story also follows the aftermath—first the New York stock market maneuvers and the British inquiry back in England that frame the disaster as a moral test of capitalism. The film juxtaposes luxury and peril, showing how wealth and ambition meet a deadly iceberg.

⚖️ Greed and Accountability

The plot centers on Ismay's stock manipulation and the rush to monetize disaster risk. The film presents a critique of profit-driven decisions that overlook human cost. The British inquiry and the ultimate public condemnation emphasize the moral consequences of reckless greed.

🛟 Heroism and Sacrifice

First Officer Petersen acts with duty and courage, guiding passengers and risking his life to save others. Sigrid Olinsky embodies dignity and quiet resolve, aiding in rescues and standing against fear. The lifeboat scenes and rescues highlight acts of selflessness amid catastrophe.

🧭 Class and Society

The disaster exposes stark class divisions as First Class passengers react differently from those in steerage. Characters like Petersen, Sigrid, and others navigate social boundaries with grace, while greed and sensationalism drive decisions in the background. The tragedy becomes a moral commentary on wealth and social power during an era of rapid modernization.