Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony movie poster

Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony

"One World One Dream"

August 8, 2008 4h 0m 7.9/10 (34 votes)

Originally released in 2008. Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony is a documentary film. directed by Zhang Yimou. With a runtime of 4h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Hu Jintao, Henry Kissinger, and Barbara Bush

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 8, 2008 17 years ago
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Runtime 4h 0m 240 minutes total
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User Rating 7.9/10 Great (34 votes)
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Language Chinese Original language
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Country China Production

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ZH

Production Companies

  • OBS - Olympic Broadcasting Services
  • CCTV
  • IOC - International Olympic Commitee

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony about?

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 consi...

Who directed Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony?

Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony was directed by Zhang Yimou.

How long is Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony?

Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony has a runtime of 4 hours and 0 minutes (240 minutes total).

When was Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony released?

Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony was released on August 8, 2008 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony?

The main cast of Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony includes Hu Jintao, Henry Kissinger, Barbara Bush, George H. W. Bush, George W. Bush.