Athens 2004: Olympic Opening Ceremony (Games of the XXVIII Olympiad) (2004) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language

2004 · 208 mins · Greek

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Directed by

Dimitris Papaioannou, Lynne Parker

Starring

Barbara Bush, Tony Blair, Björk, Maria Callas, Thomas Bach, Anne, Princess Royal

The ceremony celebrated Greece’s role as the birthplace of the Games, tracing the Olympic story from ancient festivals through the Middle Ages to the modern era. Spectacular performances highlighted historic milestones, Greek culture and myths, and culminated with the lighting of the Olympic flame.