Lady Gaga on a barge, Zidane with fire, 225 minutes of chaos—what could go wrong?
For the first time ever, experience the world's biggest event on the world's biggest screens! It's NBC’s broadcast of the Opening Ceremony of the Paris Olympics, live in IMAX theatres. Witness a ceremony with classic Parisian splendor and style, a star-studded cast of performers, and a spectacular parade of athletes in boats down the River Seine, past the city's most majestic landmarks.
Production
Boats on the Seine in pouring rain—absolutely unhinged logistics
Direction
Simon Staffurth juggling weather, politics, and floating backup dancers
Costume
Every French stereotype worn with genuine commitment
Director
Simon Staffurth
Thomas Bach
Self - IOC President
Emmanuel Macron
Self - President of France
Anne Hidalgo
Self - Mayor of Paris
Jamel Debbouze
Self - Torchbearer
Zinédine Zidane
Self - Torchbearer
Lady Gaga
Self - Performer
Nicky Doll
Self - Performer
Serena Williams
Self - Torchbearer
Rafael Nadal
Self - Torchbearer
Céline Dion
Self - Performer
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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