Beijing 2008 - The Opening Ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games (2xDVD) One World - One Dream / Directed by Zhang Yimou Official Release by CCTV China

Product Information

• ISBN: 9787799821733 / 978-7799821733
• Product Type: 2xDVD Set (Region 2, PAL)
• Audio: English 2.0, Chinese 2.0 (Narration)
• Total Runtime: 92 minutes
• Made in: China
• Genre: Sports / Cultural Event

English Summary

Experience the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games over and over with this official two-DVD set! This awe-inspiring production, directed by world-renowned filmmaker Zhang Yimou, features more than 20,000 performers and showcases 5,000 years of Chinese history, culture, and modern advancements. As an official release by CCTV, this DVD is a perfect keepsake for families, friends, and fans of the Olympics.

The 2008 Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony took place at the iconic Beijing National Stadium (Bird's Nest) on August 8, 2008, starting at 8:00 PM CST (UTC+08:00). The number 8, widely considered auspicious in Chinese culture, symbolizes prosperity and confidence.

The ceremony was divided into two artistic segments:

1. "Brilliant Civilization": Highlighting ancient Chinese culture and innovations.
2. "Glorious Era": Focusing on modern China and its vision of global harmony.

Directed by Zhang Yimou, with choreography by Zhang Jigang and Chen Weiya and music by Chen Qigang, the event was praised worldwide for its creativity, grandeur, and cultural depth. The 15,000 performers mesmerized audiences with an unforgettable display of artistry, including a jaw-dropping moment when Olympic gymnast Li Ning "ran through the air" to light the Olympic cauldron.

The ceremony, costing over US$100 million to produce, was hailed as the "greatest Olympic opening ceremony in history", drawing rave reviews from international media and an enormous global TV audience. It also served as a significant branding initiative for China, showcasing its rich heritage and modern achievements.

Chinese Summary

2008北京奥运会开幕式完整记录，现可通过本官方发行的双DVD套装随时欣赏！这场由张艺谋执导的壮观演出云集了超过20,000名表演者，全方位展现了中国五千年的历史、文化和现代成就。作为央视（CCTV）官方发行的纪念品，本DVD是体育爱好者和奥运迷珍贵的收藏佳品。

2008年北京夏季奥运会开幕式于2008年8月8日晚上8点在标志性的国家体育场（鸟巢）举行。数字“8”在中国文化中被视为吉祥数字，象征着繁荣和自信。

开幕式分为两个艺术篇章：

1. “辉煌文明”：展示中国古代文明及其创新成果。
2. “荣耀时代”：聚焦现代中国以及其追求世界和谐的梦想。

由张艺谋担任总导演，编舞为张继钢和陈维亚，音乐总监为陈其钢，整场演出因其创意、宏伟与文化深度受到全球观众的赞誉。开幕式上，15,000名表演者带来了令人叹为观止的艺术展示，包括奥运体操冠军李宁“凌空奔跑”点燃圣火的惊艳瞬间。

开幕式耗资超过1亿美元，被称为“奥运历史上最伟大的开幕式”。它吸引了全球媒体的一致好评和超高的电视观众收视率，同时也成为中国展示其悠久历史和现代成就的重要窗口。

Product Features

• Format: Region 2 (PAL) DVD
• Audio Options:Runtime: 92 minutes
  • English 2.0
  • Chinese 2.0 (Narration)
• Genre: Sports / Cultural Event
• Region Compatibility: Region 2 (Europe, Middle East, Japan, South Africa)
• Made in: China

Interesting Facts

• Cultural Significance: The ceremony highlighted 5,000 years of Chinese civilization, merging ancient traditions with modern achievements.

  • 文化意义：开幕式展现了五千年的中华文明，融合了古代传统与现代成就。

• Symbolism of the Number 8: The ceremony began at 8:00 PM on 08/08/2008, reflecting the Chinese belief in the number 8 as a symbol of prosperity and good fortune.

  • 数字8的象征意义：开幕式于2008年8月8日晚上8点开始，呼应了中国文化中数字8象征繁荣与幸运的含义。

• Grand Scale: Featuring 15,000 performers, the event was one of the most lavish and large-scale opening ceremonies ever staged.

  • 宏大规模：演出云集了15,000名表演者，成为史上最宏大壮观的开幕式之一。

• Innovative Technology: The ceremony was the first Olympic event to utilize weather modification technology to ensure clear skies during the performance.

  • 创新科技：开幕式首次使用人工干预天气技术，确保了演出期间的晴朗天气。

• Global Recognition: International media and audiences praised the ceremony as "spectacular, spellbinding, and the greatest in Olympic history".

  • 全球认可：国际媒体和观众称赞开幕式为“壮观、令人着迷，奥运史上最伟大的一次”。

Publishers

This DVD is distributed by CCTV (China Central Television). All rights reserved.

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