Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony

Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony

2008 · 240 min · ZH · 7.8 (31 votes)
Dir. Zhang Yimou · Starring Hu Jintao, Henry Kissinger, Barbara Bush, George H. W. Bush, George W. Bush, Laura Bush

One World One Dream

Documentary

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.

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A breathtaking display of synchronized artistry and cultural heritage. It feels like witnessing history unfold, a powerful testament to human achievement and collective spirit on a global stage.

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