How Titanic Ocean Became Cannes’ Most Dreamlike Movie | Konstantina Kotzamani Interview

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📅 19/07/2026 10:21pm

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At the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, filmmaker Konstantina Kotzamani sat down with Collider to discuss her feature directorial debut, Titanic Ocean, a visually mesmerizing coming-of-age fantasy playing in the Un Certain Regard section. Set in a Japanese mermaid training school, the film blends mythology, identity, femininity, and dreamlike imagery into one of Cannes’ most unique cinematic experiences.

In this interview, You Know Films’ Alex Noyer, in collaboration with Collider, speaks with Kotzamani about the decade-long journey of bringing Titanic Ocean to life and the real-life inspiration that first sparked the idea. The director explains how discovering Japanese mermaid schools led her into a deeper exploration of fantasy, dual identities, adolescence, and the emotional desire to transform into someone new. Kotzamani also reflects on weaving personal experiences and Greek mythology into the story, particularly the symbolism of sirens and feminine power.

Kotzamani dives into the immersive visual language o

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Duration 16:48
🆔 Video ID 202559