Behind the Opening Ceremony: The Director's Cut
★ 7 · 2022 · 45m · Documentary
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.
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