The dissertation, Titanic in Motion Pictures by Damien Crean, explores how the RMS Titanic disaster has been represented in cinema, from its emergence as a narrative device to its lasting cultural and historical impact. It examines three significant films—La Hantise (1912), A Night to Remember (1958), and James Cameron’s Titanic (1997)—to trace the evolution of storytelling, technological advancements in filmmaking, and the commodification of Titanic’s legacy. The work highlights how cinematic narratives have shaped public memory and perception of the Titanic, blending fact and fiction. The study also delves into the ship’s “afterlife,” including the influence of Titanic films on cultural tourism, particularly the Titanic Belfast museum. Through this analysis, the dissertation underscores cinema’s power to reconstruct history and its role in the commodification of historical tragedies.
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Damien Crean (2017) Titanic in Motion Pictures, Thesis, Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Dun Laoghaire
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