Raising the Costa Concordia

The inside story of the race to raise and re-float the Costa Concordia shipwreck.

6.5

6 votes

2014

45m

Documentary

Overview

This film charts the inside story of the race to raise and re-float the stricken Costa Concordia. The colossal cruise ship crashed into rocks and capsized on the island of Giglio in Italy in a tragic disaster in which 32 people lost their lives trying to escape. This film uses stunning CGI animation and unique access footage to reveal the incredible innovations and technological breakthroughs needed to make 114,000 tons of mangled metal sail again.

Directed by Colin Campbell