Behind the Opening Ceremony: The Director's Cut

2022•1 season•2 episodes•~45m•

★7.0(1 ratings)

Documentary

Overview

This riveting, behind-the-scenes look reveals the massive project to create the opening spectacle for Beijing's 2022 Winter Olympics. Set in the iconic 'Bird's Nest,' the story is told in the words of key figures involved, including director Zhang Yimou.

Watchlist

Main Cast

Zhang Yimou

Self

Cai Guoqiang

Self

Hu Jun

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Qin Lei

Keywords

olympic gamesbeijing, chinadocumentary filmmakingopening ceremonyunscripted

Behind the Opening Ceremony: The Director's Cut

2022•1 season•2 episodes•~45m•

★7.0(1 ratings)

Documentary

Overview

Watchlist

Main Cast

Zhang Yimou

Self

Cai Guoqiang

Self

Hu Jun

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Qin Lei

Keywords

olympic gamesbeijing, chinadocumentary filmmakingopening ceremonyunscripted

Did You Know?

The original title is "盛会" (ZH).

The series spans 1 season with 2 episodes in total (avg. 2 per season).

Each episode runs approximately 45 minutes.

Originally aired on Beijing Television 北京卫视, bilibili.

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TV Show Facts

Original Name:

盛会

Status:

Ended

In Production:

Language:

普通话

Country of Origin:

China

First Episode:

2/4/2022

Last Episode:

2/4/2022

Networks:

Production Companies:

Beijing TV Station

Official Website

Behind the Opening Ceremony: The Director's Cut

Overview

Main Cast

Zhang Yimou

Cai Guoqiang

Hu Jun

Full Crew

Direction

Keywords

Behind the Opening Ceremony: The Director's Cut

Overview

Main Cast

Zhang Yimou

Cai Guoqiang

Hu Jun

Full Crew

Direction

Keywords

Did You Know?

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Seasons

Season 1

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