Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony
“One World One Dream”
Overview
The 2008 Summer Olympics opening ceremony was held at the Beijing National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest. It began at 8:00 p.m. China Standard Time (UTC+8) on August 8, 2008, as 8 is considered to be a lucky number in Chinese culture. Featuring more than 15,000 performers, the ceremony lasted over four hours and cost over $100 million USD to produce.
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony?
Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony was directed by Zhang Yimou.
Where was Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony produced?
It was produced by companies including OBS - Olympic Broadcasting Services, CCTV, IOC - International Olympic Commitee in China.
Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.
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