Titanic - The Definitive Documentary Collection + BONUS

Although the DVD does not contains an 100 anniversay stuff. IT DOES contains Things taken at the 100th anniversay - like why the memorial is so important to so many, which wasn't taken as much before, in the media. In the year 2012 it was more evident than ever that the memorial is important. I feel those films in this DVD have emphasize on the importance of it. In that, the DVD has succed and did a great job!Another thing - many who saw it felt it's a bit tiresome to watch. But this is the British version of the disaster. Mind you - the workers of the Titanic was all British and the film taken in Biritan - it refelct that. For example my Irish penfriend has said in her county(Mayo) there was few Titanic fatalties. but 2 survivied. 3rd class passengers.. The DVD contained MANY details on films Germany did on Titanic, and on a film done the same year Titanic sank. Those were thigns not many know of. They even say the names of those films and in soem cases who directed them. Than you can see the violin belongs to Titanic. You can see Olympic's interior at the hotel. I haven't seen it in many American documentaries of the Titanic, and I do have a few.The DVD has a lot of details and nice interviews with young Titanic enthusiasts and a tour to places Titanic workers saw before etc etc.. Again, it's a British Version. but, at least you see it from their point of view and that is a great contribution, to be able to look at it from their point of view. I love the DVD. It gets '5' star from me

I wasn't sure what I was ordering, but I'm glad I did because I like surprise material I haven't seen before. It should have been labeled "The Definitive UK Documentary Collection + Bonus." They were filmed in the early 80's and 90's, and contain little tidbits of information that I find fascinating on an historical and personal level. Its very nostalgic.The first DVD is about 4 hours. The first two programmes are somewhat repetitive, and a little sleepy, with interviews of survivor Eva Hart, but each have different information that is worth the watch. The third is a brief history of Captain Smith. The last programme "End of an Era" includes a short history of liners up to the tragedy. I found this to be the most interesting of the four. Also included is a show and tell of artifacts from a shop in England that deals primarily with ship collectables.The second DVD is about 40 minutes of interviews of the survivors at a Titanic convention during the 71st anniversary giving their heart felt detailed accounts of the tragedy. This is followed by a short 1912 nickelodeon film with footage of what is supposed to be Titanic, but on the previous DVD is revealed to be that of Olympic.Although the transfer seems a tiny bit fuzzy to me, I'm sure its decent, but I'm used to high def. I like the intro menu and the music it plays with the illustrations and retouched photo background. Its nice to hear when getting up between programme breaks. This won't please everyone, but for the price it will please many liner buffs. One's disappointments are only as great as one's expectations.

This is definitely not a set for those looking for the screaming and pathos. There are movies, graphics, newsreels, and newspaper front pages we personally have never seen. That is saying something, with all the stuff we have in this house on "Titanic"!Leave it to the Brits to give us something no one in this country thought to pull together: information on memorials erected, the fact that Captain Lord, of the "Californian," was EXACTLY where he thought he was in relation to the ship (and could not have made it to the "Titanic" before the "Carpathia" even if he'd had a perfectly clear path), and even a sheet that shows the Morse dashes and dots for both CQD and SOS ... and explains the word each letter represents.It was a pleasure to see Edith Haisman in relatively good health and able to speak clearly on her own (the only place we've found that) and nice to catch up with Eva Hart's life after "Titanic" (her work life, etc.)

The Interviews done prior to the passing of some the suvivors were very interesting, now, however, like the Titanic herself, all lost to time. The stories of the historical enthusist were really good, especially the "Why-I-became-interested-in-the-Titanic" rememberances.

I suppose of all the things written about the Titanic, this one DVD tells the story as best it can. It follows all the important information from first sailing on April 10 1912 to the sinking four days later. It also has an excellent commentary from survivors of the sinking. They go into great detail of exactly what happened to them. I myself, can only imagine what they all went through. I have been on several ships of all sizes and can say it is a great adventure. To be on a maiden voyage is even better. I have been on three such voyage's. Anyway, if you are at all interested in the Titanic as I am, then get this DVD. You will not be disapointed.

I have always been interested in this tragedy and have tried to place myself aboard this Luxury Liner. The confusion ... the panic ... the knowledge that you will never see your loved one(s) again is beyond basic understanding.To watch the last of an era die before your very eyes is a tragedy in itself.The day of gentlemen giving up their lives so that others may live has long since vanished.I have watched "chivalry" disappear slowly but certainly over the years and am distressed that our young people have not had the experience of what once was.

I found this interesting, especially the interviews with survivors in their older age. Also gave the British as well as the American view, they do differ.

I have purchased this on Amazon, terrifically low price, and, while waiting for it, was able to get it at the library a few days ago for a sneak peak.Yikes. First of all ,the negative comments given in reviews here are correct. It IS from the same British production company. I thought the various catagories on Disc One seemed interesting and would be diverse, but, as one plays each category, a lot of footage from the previous one is there on the next. It is one boringly long disc.They show LOTS of pictures of various Titanic period artwork, pictures of sheet music and era songs, etc., but it is all repetitive and a bit boring. All of the categories are on Disc One. Disc Two (the BONUS) contains interviews with survivors, which, I suppose, is good to have. Trouble is, they are mostly the same interviews, with a few differences, shown in bits on Disc One! In all, the whole thing is kind of dull and a bit boring. Nothing "Definitive" and certainly no "Collection". They show (much too long) clips from early German films (of all things!) of Titanic, referenced the British made 1958 movie "A Night to Remember" and its producer William MacQuitty, discussing the proguction, and clips of the movie,which were good, mentioned "Titanic" the American made 1953 film briefly by showing some movie posters, but no mention was made of the 1997 blockbuster Titanic movie (maybe because it WAS an American, not British, blockbuster?) and of course no mention made of the documentaries of recent dives to the site, although they showed the appalling Titanic traveling exhibition and interviews with Eaton and Haas, and the various items brought up to be displayed (for money).I firmly believe that this was grave-robbing, that the site should have been left untouched, and it left a bad taste in my mouth to see the "show" of the traveling exhibits. I was wondering where in the world Ed Kamuda and the Titanic Historical Society were, one of the first Titanic societies established as Titanic Enthusiasts of America in 1963. I have been a member of that organization for many years. Mr. Kamuda should have been included and interviewed, as well as Bob Ballard. Both of them are true historians intent on preserving the memory of Titanic, and were adamant and vehement about not disturbing the wreck. Oh well. As I already have a sizable library accrued over many years on Titanic, and this is the centennial year, I am adding it to my collection. It is a shame, though, that this "Definitive Documentary Collection" could not have been a real "collection" video to pay tribute to this centennial of the horrendous tragedy, not just a fast knock-off to cash in on it.

Très bien conçu. Recherche avancée afin de retracer les survivants.

This set was only purchased for the, sadly, edited version of 'Titanic: A Question of Murder' which was the only time it was released to DVD.