James Cameron’s Titanic, released in 1997, can be touted as one of the best artworks in the field of movies. Original narration supported by fantastic display in light of visual effects enhances dramatic background music, hence making it a triumph in cross-section of numerous accolades. Here are the top five prestigious awards the movie received :

1. Academy Award for Best Picture (1997-98):

The “Titanic” film got an Oscar for the Best Picture nomination during the 70th ceremony, was honored for the combination of romance and historic drama, bright directing by James Cameron, and that amazing script.

2. Academy Award for Best Director (1998):

James Cameron also won the Academy Award for Best Director. The respect was accorded to him for observing immense detail and innovation in constructing this movie in terms of the massive set development and visual effects undertook for the movie. His vision was vital in making the tragic story of the RMS Titanic quite real and with the right amount of intensity and grandeur the story required.

3. Academy Award for Best Original Song:

The song entitled “My Heart Will Go On” that was performed by Celine Dion, goes on to received the Oscar in the category of Best Original Song. Composed in collaboration with James Horner providing the music and with lyrics provided by Will Jennings, the composition was melded extensively into the film.  The melancholy nature of the song appropriately adopted a melancholy melody as well as very touching lyrics, which married well with the romantic theme found in the movie.

4. Academy Award Best Original Score-1998:

The soundtrack of “Titanic” by James Horner also won the Best Original Score. The musical score that made the movie more emotional and dramatic was one of those elements which influenced the movie to a great extent. Horner’s score, which is primarily fit into the classical and traditional category, was responsible for the atmospheric and cinematic feel.

5. Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama, 1998:

In the drama category, “Titanic” won the Golden Globe award as the best movie. Actually, the film won this award from the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. In fact, this proved that the film succeeded in attracting an international audience and thereby strengthened its cult status.
Conclusion
The movie “Titanic” became not only commercially successful but also highly appreciated by both the critics and the audience. Such an impressive list of awards is a certain proof of the influence on cinema and pop culture that indicates that now this film is still an icon of cinematography.