Over the past ten years, Claudia Bitrán has meticulously recreated Titanic (1997) shot for shot. In her film Titanic – a deep emotion, she reimagines James Cameron’s blockbuster using only lo-fi materials, paint, and DIY sets. More than 1,200 participants from 20 cities across the United States, Chile, and Mexico have contributed as actors, crew, and collaborators. A low-budget production, partially supported by artist residencies and grants, the film comes to life through handmade props, spontaneous casting, and a dynamic mix of animation and live action, where characters continuously shift. The film is bilingual (spanish-english) and presents both shot-for-shot images in chronological order as well as backstage footage that complements the remake, exposing the artist’s obsessive, absurd and candid endeavor of remaking, from zoom meetings, emails, failed animations, B-roll, alternative sound recordings, and more.
For its European première, Bitrán presents the work in the anatomical theater of KIOSK, a space whose architecture echoes Titanic’s grand staircase. The installation and screening feature painted storyboards, sculptural props, and hand-crafted backdrops, created in collaboration with students from KASK & Conservatorium. These elements form the scenography surrounding a three-channel video installation—a maximalist attempt to deconstruct and reimagine one of the most iconic blockbusters ever made.
