Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony

"One World One Dream"

2008 4h 0m ZH

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7.9

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★7.9TMDB · 37

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Synopsis

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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.

“One World One Dream”

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Cast

Hu Jintao
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Henry Kissinger
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Barbara Bush
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George H. W. Bush
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George W. Bush
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Laura Bush
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Shimon Peres
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Anne, Princess Royal
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Zhang Yimou
Languages: Mandarin, English
Countries: China

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RUNTIME

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At 240 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.

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ERA

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Released 18 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Mandarin, English.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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CAST

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Hu Jintao and Henry Kissinger and Barbara Bush carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "One World One Dream".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1522814 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 37 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Zhang Yimou directs. A long sit — settle in. Produced in China. Dialogue in Mandarin, English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1At 240 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.
2Released 18 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Mandarin, English.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Hu Jintao and Henry Kissinger and Barbara Bush carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "One World One Dream".
7IMDB entry: tt1522814 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 37 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.