London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder

Inspire a generation.

APPROPIATE

2012 / 240min.

Rating7.747

Genres

Documentary

Synopsis

The London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony took place at 9pm on 27 July 2012. Titled 'Isles of Wonder', the Ceremony welcomed the finest athletes from more than 200 nations for the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games, marking an historic third time the capital has hosted the world’s biggest and most important sporting event. The Opening Ceremony reflected the key themes and priorities of the London 2012 Games, based on sport, inspiration, youth and urban transformation. It was a Ceremony 'for everyone' and celebrated contributions the UK has made to the world through innovation and revolution, as well as the creativity and exuberance of British people.

Directors

Danny Boyle

Actors

Daniel Craig

Rowan Atkinson

Kenneth Branagh

David Beckham

Alex Turner

J.K. Rowling

Emeli Sandé

Paul McCartney

Matthew Helders

Mike Oldfield

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