The Legend of 1900 Timeline ( Real )

film_release
December 27, 1998

Release of 'The Legend of 1900'

The movie 'The Legend of 1900' directed by Giuseppe Tornatore was released in Italy, telling the story of a pianist who lived his entire life on a ship.

film_music
1998

Composer Ennio Morricone scores the film

Ennio Morricone composed the musical score for 'The Legend of 1900', which became critically acclaimed and contributed significantly to the movie's atmosphere.

film_premiere
December 27, 1998

Premiere of 'The Legend of 1900'

The official premiere event for the film 'The Legend of 1900' took place, introducing audiences to the story globally.

The Legend of 1900 Timeline ( Fictional )

birth
January 1, 1900

Birth of 1900 on the Ship

Danny Boodmann is born on the transatlantic ship Virginian and is left there to be raised on board.

naming
Early 1900

Naming of 1900

Danny is found and given the name 1900, after the year he was born, by the ship's crew.

musical_milestone
1909

1900 Discovers Piano Talent

1900 plays his first piano on the ship, revealing his incredible musical talent to the crew.

relationship
1910

Friendship with Max

1900 befriends Max, a trumpet player on the Virginian, beginning their lifelong friendship.

career
1910-1920

1900's Fame Grows on the Ship

1900 becomes renowned for his piano performances among passengers and crew aboard the Virginian.

major_decision
1919

Max Asks 1900 to Leave the Ship

Max encourages 1900 to leave the ship and experience the world, but 1900 refuses.

musical_milestone
1919

1900 Meets Jelly Roll Morton

1900 plays a legendary piano duel with Jelly Roll Morton on the Virginian.

major_decision
1919

1900 Declines to Disembark

Despite opportunities, 1900 chooses to remain on the ship and never steps foot on land.

relationship_change
1920

Max Leaves the Ship

Max decides to disembark the Virginian and pursue his life on land apart from 1900.

ship_fate
1946

Virginian Retired and Scrapped

The ship Virginian is decommissioned and scrapped, with 1900 still onboard refusing to leave.

musical_milestone
1946

1900's Final Piano Performance

1900's last piano performance before the ship is destroyed, a poignant farewell to his life aboard.

death
1946

1900's Death

1900 dies on the ship as it is demolished, fulfilling his life-long decision to never leave the Virginian.