Athens 2004: Olympic Opening Ceremony (Games of the XXVIII Olympiad)
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Originally released in 2004. Athens 2004: Olympic Opening Ceremony (Games of the XXVIII Olympiad) is a documentary/tv movie film. directed by Dimitris Papaioannou. With a runtime of 3h 28m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Björk, Lydia Koniordou, and Jacques Rogge
Synopsis
With the Olympics returning to Greece, the opening ceremony of Athens 2004 sought to show the entire development of the Olympics over the centuries, until arriving at the modern Olympics.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 13, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
3h 28m
208 minutes total
User Rating
8.3/10
Excellent (3 votes)
Budget
$43M
Production budget
Language
EL
Original language
Country
Greece
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Björk
as Self
Lydia Koniordou
as Self
Jacques Rogge
as Self - IOC President
Gianna Angelopoulos-Daskalaki
as Self - ATHOC President
Costas Karamanlis
as Self - Greek Prime Minister
Maria Callas
as Self (archive footage)
Constantinos Stephanopoulos
as Self - President of the Hellenic Republic
Georgios Dritsakos
as Self - Adjutant to HE the President of the Hellenic Republic
Thomas Bach
as Self - IOC Vice President
Tony Blair
as Self - British Prime Minister
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EL
- Budget
- $43,000,000
Production Companies
- OBS - Olympic Broadcasting Services
- IOC - International Olympic Commitee
- ERT
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Athens 2004: Olympic Opening Ceremony (Games of the XXVIII Olympiad) about?
With the Olympics returning to Greece, the opening ceremony of Athens 2004 sought to show the entire development of the Olympics over the centuries, until arriving at the modern Olympics.
Who directed Athens 2004: Olympic Opening Ceremony (Games of the XXVIII Olympiad)?
Athens 2004: Olympic Opening Ceremony (Games of the XXVIII Olympiad) was directed by Dimitris Papaioannou.
How long is Athens 2004: Olympic Opening Ceremony (Games of the XXVIII Olympiad)?
Athens 2004: Olympic Opening Ceremony (Games of the XXVIII Olympiad) has a runtime of 3 hours and 28 minutes (208 minutes total).
When was Athens 2004: Olympic Opening Ceremony (Games of the XXVIII Olympiad) released?
Athens 2004: Olympic Opening Ceremony (Games of the XXVIII Olympiad) was released on August 13, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Athens 2004: Olympic Opening Ceremony (Games of the XXVIII Olympiad)?
The main cast of Athens 2004: Olympic Opening Ceremony (Games of the XXVIII Olympiad) includes Björk, Lydia Koniordou, Jacques Rogge, Gianna Angelopoulos-Daskalaki, Costas Karamanlis.