Athens 2004: Olympic Opening Ceremony (Games of the XXVIII Olympiad)
Αθήνα 2004: Τελετή Έναρξης Ολυμπιακών Αγώνων (Αγώνες της 28ης Ολυμπιάδας)
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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.
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Athens 2004 Opening Ceremony - Full Length | Athens 2004 Replays
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-04-27
Top Cast
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Björk
Self
Lydia Koniordou
Self
Jacques Rogge
Self - IOC President
Gianna Angelopoulos-Daskalaki
Self - ATHOC President
Costas Karamanlis
Self - Prime Minister of Greece
Maria Callas
Self (archive footage)
Constantinos Stephanopoulos
Self - President of the Hellenic Republic
Georgios Dritsakos
Self - Adjutant to HE the President of the Hellenic Republic
Thomas Bach
Self - IOC Vice President
Tony Blair
Self - British Prime Minister
Anne, Princess Royal
Self - IOC Member (Great Britain)
George H. W. Bush
Self - Former U.S. President
Juan Antonio Samaranch
Self - IOC Honorary President for Life
Carlo Azeglio Ciampi
Self - Italian President
Barbara Bush
Self - Former U.S. First Lady
Claudia Bach
Self - Wife of IOC Vice President Thomas Bach
Natasa Pazaiti
Self - Wife of Greek Prime Minister
James L. Easton
Self - IOC Vice President
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$43M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dimitris Papaioannou, Lynne Parker, Bucky Gunts
- Screenplay & Story
- Dimitris Papaioannou, Greg Jennings, Brian T. Brown
- Original Score
- Konstantinos Vita, Tiësto, Marcus Dillistone
- Original Title
- Αθήνα 2004: Τελετή Έναρξης Ολυμπιακών Αγώνων (Αγώνες της 28ης Ολυμπιάδας)
- Country of Origin
- Greece
- Spoken Languages
- French, Greek, English
- Runtime
- 3h 28m
- Production Budget
- $43M
- Production Studios
- OBS - Olympic Broadcasting Services, IOC - International Olympic Commitee, ERT
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dimitris Papaioannou, Lynne Parker, Bucky Gunts
Dimitris Papaioannou, Greg Jennings, Brian T. Brown
Konstantinos Vita, Tiësto, Marcus Dillistone
Department Leadership Roster
Dimitris Papaioannou
Director
Lynne Parker
Director
Bucky Gunts
Director
Dimitris Papaioannou
Writer
Greg Jennings
Writer
Brian T. Brown
Writer
Jeremy Conway
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Athens 2004: Olympic Opening Ceremony (Games of the XXVIII Olympiad)
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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, Lynne Parker, Bucky Gunts.
Who stars in Athens 2004: Olympic Opening Ceremony (Games of the XXVIII Olympiad)?
The principal cast of Athens 2004: Olympic Opening Ceremony (Games of the XXVIII Olympiad) includes Björk, Lydia Koniordou, Jacques Rogge, Gianna Angelopoulos-Daskalaki, Costas Karamanlis.
When was Athens 2004: Olympic Opening Ceremony (Games of the XXVIII Olympiad) released and how long is it?
Athens 2004: Olympic Opening Ceremony (Games of the XXVIII Olympiad) was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 3h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Athens 2004: Olympic Opening Ceremony (Games of the XXVIII Olympiad)?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Athens 2004: Olympic Opening Ceremony (Games of the XXVIII Olympiad) was composed by Konstantinos Vita, Tiësto, Marcus Dillistone.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Athens 2004: Olympic Opening Ceremony (Games of the XXVIII Olympiad)?
Athens 2004: Olympic Opening Ceremony (Games of the XXVIII Olympiad) holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).