Buffet Titanic
Buffet Titanic

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Buffet Titanic

1979
Movie
61 min
Serbo-Croatian

Based on a short story of Ivo Andrić, famous Yugoslav Nobel Prize winner, this film is set in Sarajevo during WW2. Mento is a humble, poor Jew who runs a caffe. Stjepan is a man of unknown background, with no social or psychological dimension, who joined Nazis to leave any sort of trace behind himself.

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IMDb6.7/10
Director: Gerd OswaldGenres: Disaster, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

This made-for-television film chronicles the ill-fated maiden voyage of the RMS Titanic from the perspectives of both the wealthy elite and the steerage passengers. It delves into the social dynamics aboard the ship, the hubris of its construction, and the eventual catastrophic encounter with an iceberg. The narrative highlights personal stories of love, loss, and survival against the backdrop of a grand historical tragedy.

Critical Reception

As a made-for-television movie, 'Titanic' (1979) received a generally positive reception for its scope and ambition within the limitations of its medium. Critics noted its attempt to balance historical accuracy with dramatic storytelling and commended the performances of its cast. While not achieving the cinematic impact of later theatrical releases, it was considered a substantial and engaging production for television at the time.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its effective portrayal of the disaster's human element.

  • Noted for ambitious scope and solid performances for a TV movie.

  • Some criticism regarding pacing and the occasional melodrama.

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Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The 1979 'Titanic' television film was one of the earliest major dramatic adaptations of the disaster since the 1958 British film 'A Night to Remember', predating the blockbuster James Cameron film by nearly two decades.

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