London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder
“Inspire a generation.”
2012•U•4h 0m•7.7•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Danny Boyle
Writer
Danny Boyle, Frank Cottrell Boyce
Languages
English
Studio
BBC
Cast
Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom
Self
Mike Oldfield
Self
Kenneth Branagh
Isambard Kingdom Brunel
J.K. Rowling
Self
Paul McCartney
Self
Rowan Atkinson
Mr. Bean
Daniel Craig
James Bond
David Beckham
Self
Emeli Sandé
Self
Evelyn Glennie
Self
Simon Rattle
Self
Dizzee Rascal
Self
Tim Berners-Lee
Self
Akram Khan
Self
Jamie Cook
Self
Production
Company
BBC
Company
OBS - Olympic Broadcasting Services
Company
Done+Dusted
Producer
Stephen Daldry
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