Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony
Original title: 2008年第29届北京奥运会开幕式
“One World One Dream”
7.9/ 1036
20084h 0m
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Zhang Yimou
- Production
- OBS - Olympic Broadcasting Services, China Central Television 中央电视台 (CCTV), IOC - International Olympic Commitee
Frequently asked questions
What is Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony rated?
Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony has an audience rating of 7.9 out of 10 from 36 votes.
Who directed Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony?
Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony was directed by Zhang Yimou.
When was Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony released?
Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony was released in 2008.
