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Paris 2024 Olympic Opening Ceremony
Paris 2024 Olympic Opening Ceremony

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Paris 2024 Olympic Opening Ceremony

NR·2024·239m

Summary

On 26 July 2024, the largest-ever Olympic Games Opening Ceremony took place, beginning at 7.30 p.m. CET. The Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 was an unprecedented experience drawing on the natural light of the setting sun with all its nuances to illuminate the world’s best athletes as they travelled down the Seine, in the heart of the French capital.

Cast

Jamel Debbouze

Jamel Debbouze

Self (torchbearer)

Zinédine Zidane

Zinédine Zidane

Self (torchbearer)

Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga

Self

Christian Andreu

Self (Gojira)

Mario Duplantier

Self (Gojira)

Joe Duplantier

Self (Gojira)

Jean-Michel Labadie

Self (Gojira)

Aya Nakamura

Aya Nakamura

Self

Alexandre Kantorow

Alexandre Kantorow

Self

Axelle Saint-Cirel

Axelle Saint-Cirel

Self

Jakub Józef Orliński

Jakub Józef Orliński

Self

Abdelkarim Brahmi-Benalla

Abdelkarim Brahmi-Benalla

Self

Marina Viotti

Marina Viotti

Self

Nathan Paulin

Nathan Paulin

Self

Barbara Butch

Barbara Butch

Self (DJ)

Farida Khelfa

Farida Khelfa

Self

Vincent Frédéric-Colombo

Self

Raya Martigny

Self

Marin Judas

Marin Judas

Self

Ildjima

Self

Bebe Vio

Bebe Vio

Self

Nicky Doll

Nicky Doll

Self

Germain Louvet

Germain Louvet

Self - Dancer (segment "Festivité")

Adeline Kerry Cruz

Self

Jr Maddripp

Self

Josepha Madoki

Self

Anne Minetti

Self

Pascal Allio

Self

Fauve Hautot

Fauve Hautot

Self

Romain Guillermic

Romain Guillermic

Self

Bboy Haiper

Self

Philippe Katerine

Philippe Katerine

Self

Juliette Armanet

Juliette Armanet

Self

Sofiane Pamart

Sofiane Pamart

Self

Tony Estanguet

Tony Estanguet

Self

Thomas Bach

Thomas Bach

Self

Emmanuel Macron

Emmanuel Macron

Self

Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal

Self (torchbearer)

Carl Lewis

Carl Lewis

Self (torchbearer)

Serena Williams

Serena Williams

Self (torchbearer)

Nadia Comăneci

Nadia Comăneci

Self (torchbearer)

Shaheem Sanchez

Shaheem Sanchez

Self

Amélie Mauresmo

Self (torchbearer)

Tony Parker

Tony Parker

Self (torchbearer)

Marie-Amélie Le Fur

Self (torchbearer)

Alexis Hanquinquant

Alexis Hanquinquant

Self (torchbearer)

Nantenin Keïta

Nantenin Keïta

Self (torchbearer)

Michaël Guigou

Self (torchbearer)

Allison Pineau

Self (torchbearer)

Jean-François Lamour

Self (torchbearer)

Félicia Ballanger

Self (torchbearer)

Florian Rousseau

Self (torchbearer)

Émilie Le Pennec

Self (torchbearer)

David Douillet

David Douillet

Self (torchbearer)

Clarisse Agbegnenou

Clarisse Agbegnenou

Self (torchbearer)

Alain Bernard

Alain Bernard

Self (torchbearer)

Laure Manaudou

Laure Manaudou

Self (torchbearer)

Renaud Lavillenie

Renaud Lavillenie

Self (torchbearer)

Laura Flessel

Laura Flessel

Self (torchbearer)

Charles Coste

Self (torchbearer)

Teddy Riner

Teddy Riner

Self (torchbearer)

Marie-José Pérec

Marie-José Pérec

Self (torchbearer)

Céline Dion

Céline Dion

Self

Giselle Palmer

Giselle Palmer

Self

Hugo 'Paloma' Bardin

Hugo 'Paloma' Bardin

Self

Simon Nogueira

Masked torchbearer

Pierre Coffin

Pierre Coffin

Minions (voice)

Morgane Suquart

Horsewoman

Thomas Jolly

Thomas Jolly

Voice cameo

Crew

Director

Simon Staffurth

Writer

Fanny Herrero

Writer

Patrick Boucheron

Writer

Leïla Slimani

Reviews

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September 8, 2024

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The Paris Olympics began on a controversial note, with the opening ceremony drawing criticism for its depiction of the Last Supper, which closely resembled the iconic scene. This choice was deemed inappropriate for an event meant to unite countries and showcase athleticism on a global stage. The incorporation of Greek mythology elements, such as the pale horse symbolizing death, further added to the confusion, especially considering the setting in Paris, France.

The use of cross-dressing performers, specifically drag queens, during the ceremony sparked outrage and raised questions about cultural sensitivity and inclusivity. While promoting peace and acceptance is important, it's essential to consider differing viewpoints and beliefs of nations and religions worldwide. The portrayal of a drag queen with a beard, traditionally representing a woman, led to concerns about the impact on younger audiences and the seriousness of the Olympic event.

Another controversy arose when a competitor tested positive for high levels of testosterone, prompting debates about gender identity and fairness in sports. Whether the individual identified as a trans man or trans woman, the issue of competing in the women's division while possessing male biological characteristics raised ethical concerns. The focus shifted from celebrating athletes' achievements to questioning the integrity of the competition and the organizers' decision-making.

Amidst these controversies, the attention seemed to overlook a competitor with a history of child abuse accusations, competing without facing significant repercussions. The inconsistency in addressing different ethical violations and prioritizing certain controversies over others raised doubts about the Olympics' values and priorities.

The lack of clarity and consistency in handling these sensitive issues left many viewers bewildered and disheartened, leading to disillusionment with the event. The conflicting messages and questionable decisions made it challenging to engage with the Olympics and support the athletes wholeheartedly. Overall, the mishandling of controversies and ethical dilemmas overshadowed the spirit of sportsmanship and unity that the Olympics aim to promote, leaving a sense of disappointment and confusion among spectators.

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Original Language:

French

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Keywords

paris, france
olympic games
olympian sports team
stage performance
olympic athlete
stage show performer
opening ceremony
music show
spectacle
olympic champion