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Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony
“One World One Dream”
7.9 / 10• 2008• 4h 0m•NR• Chinese
Documentary
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Hu Jintao
Self
Lead
Henry Kissinger
Self
Barbara Bush
Self
George H. W. Bush
Self
George W. Bush
Self
Laura Bush
Self
Shimon Peres
Self
Anne, Princess Royal
Self
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Zhang Yimou's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
