Joining hands with Beijing again to welcome the Olympics What kind of China will Zhang Yimou present?

　　Chinanews client, Beijing, January 8th, 

　　Reporter Wang Yu

　　Zhang Yimou, Beijing, and the Olympic Games, when these three names are bound to each other, there will always be a wonderful chemical reaction that will shock and move the world.

　　With only 27 days left before the opening of the Beijing Winter Olympics, the inexplicable origins of the three continue to write a new chapter.

　　On the evening of the 7th, the famous director Zhang Yimou joined hands with the main creative team of the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics to make an appearance with the public. He also became the world's first "Double Olympics" general director to direct the opening and closing ceremonies of the Summer Olympics and the Winter Olympics.

Data map: Zhang Yimou.

Photo by China News Agency reporter Zhang Yun

　　Zhang Yimou has a deep connection with Beijing and the Olympics.

He not only served as the chief director of the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, but also directed Beijing 8-minute cultural performances at the closing ceremonies of the 2004 Athens Olympics and the flag-receiving ceremony of the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.

　　Now it has entered the final countdown to the start of the Beijing Winter Olympics.

When China, Beijing, and the Bird's Nest once again ushered in the glory of the Olympic Games after 14 years, the outside world is also increasingly looking forward to how amazing Zhang Yimou will draw the starting point for this ice and snow event.

Pursuing dreams for a hundred years, carrying proud China

　　August 8, 2008, a day destined to be recorded in the history of the Olympic movement.

After seven years of eager anticipation and meticulous preparation, the Beijing Olympic Games played a prelude to the world on this night, and opened the prelude to China's century-old dream.

　　At the opening ceremony, chief director Zhang Yimou and his team perfectly presented a grand stage full of Chinese characteristics in front of the world, and fired the "starting gun" for the 29th Summer Olympics.

Many shots during the period were frozen in memory and are still classics today.

On the evening of August 8, 2008, the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games opened at the National Stadium.

Photo by China News Agency reporter Mao Jianjun 

　　The "big footprint" made up of fireworks blooms in the night sky, "walking" towards the bird's nest under the gaze of the world.

The 29 "big footprints" represent the progress of the modern Olympics and the waiting of the Chinese people.

The footsteps of the Olympics have moved toward Beijing step by step, and have also entered the memories of all Chinese people.

　　A huge cast, uniform performances, profound and timeless connotations... The opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics was evaluated by the British media BBC as a huge picture scroll showing China’s five thousand years of glorious civilized history, showing China’s self-confidence and strength.

　　The artistic aesthetics of Zhang Yimou's team and the performance tension of the actors were fully revealed at the opening ceremony.

"Brilliant Civilization" introduces the splendid and long-lasting culture of the ancient Eastern countries to the world in a way full of Chinese characteristics; "Brilliant Era" calls on people all over the world to move towards a future free of contradictions and discrimination.

The famous Chinese male singer Liu Huan and the famous British female singer Sarah Brightman sang the theme song "you and me" for the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics in the center of "Bird's Nest".

Photo by China News Agency reporter Ren Chenming

　　Walking in the air, passing through history, stepping through auspicious clouds... During the ignition of the opening ceremony, "Prince of Gymnastics" Li Ning hung high in the sky with a steel wire. After "walking in the air" circled the field for a week, the main torch in the shape of "Auspicious Clouds" was lit. Successfully ignited the Olympic enthusiasm of China Land.

　　This magnificent historical picture directed by Zhang Yimou made Samaranch, the honorary chairman of the International Olympic Committee, could not help but sigh: "All Chinese people will be filled with pride and pride, because you have dedicated a wonderful Olympic Games to the world. Opening ceremony."

From Athens to Pyeongchang, show confidence in China

　　The closing ceremony of the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.

Zhang Yimou has become the focus of audiences and hundreds of millions of TV viewers around the world with the "Beijing 8 Minutes", which not only infiltrates the Chinese cultural heritage but also showcases China's achievements.

　　At the closing ceremony of the 2004 Athens Olympics, Zhang Yimou presented the "Beijing 8 Minutes" performance to the world.

The two "8 minutes" have become the highlight moments of Zhang Yimou's artistic career.

But for the first time in "8 Minutes", he was not satisfied.

"Beijing Eight Minutes" performance at the closing ceremony of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.

Photo by China News Agency reporter Cui Nan

　　In Greece, the birthplace of the Olympics, Peking opera, lanterns, jasmine... five thousand years of traditional culture tried to show in 8 minutes.

"That was our first appearance. There were a lot of things we wanted to show and the content of expression. In the end, it was made into a platter, but the effect was not ideal."

　　Pyeongchang Night in 2018, with the most streamlined cast, the most advanced high-tech and artificial intelligence, for the second time, China presented a different "Beijing 8 minutes" to the world.

　　Roller skating teenagers and robots outline the brisk beauty of ice and snow sports, three-dimensional interpretations of winter sports such as ice hockey and curling; large planes, space stations, high-speed railways, modern cities, "Chinese Sky Eyes"... the confidence of modern China is on paper.

"Beijing Eight Minutes" performance at the closing ceremony of Pyeongchang.

Photo by China News Agency reporter Cui Nan

　　"Panda Messenger" put the friendship from China in the envelope.

As the huge envelope unfolded, all the Chinese people extended an invitation to the whole world together-meet in Beijing in 2022!

Today, the world will once again witness the ice and snow feast that China presents to all mankind.

Double Ao glory, build a shared China

　　The Beijing Winter Olympics is about to open, and the rehearsal and production of the opening ceremony are proceeding in an intense and orderly manner.

The opening and closing ceremonies of the Winter Olympics are based on the core expression of "building a community with a shared future for mankind" and the creative principles of "simplicity, safety, and excitement", and are based on looking forward to a bright future from the perspective of the whole world.

　　It is reported that the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics will last less than 100 minutes and the scale of actors will be about 3,000.

Integrating theatrical performances and ceremonies, we will strive to present a romantic, beautiful and warm event to the world by incorporating the concepts of technological innovation, low-carbon environmental protection and sports health.

　　Zhang Yimou said that the opening ceremony has been tailored for the scope and duration, and there is no longer a dedicated large-scale theatrical performance.

Significantly reduce the number of actors, use technology to make it small but not empty, make it full, make it ethereal and romantic, and use technology and new concepts to perform.

The interior and exterior of the Beijing Shougang Park has been refurbished. Elements such as light pole flags and promotional banners for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics are hung on both sides of the road. The atmosphere of the Winter Olympics is becoming stronger.

Image source: ICphoto

　　Since the opening ceremony happens to be the traditional Chinese twenty-four solar terms-Li Chun, this important element will also be fully reflected in the program, "A thousand purple is always spring, and there is such a positive and optimistic spirit in it, really like Beijing. The theme slogan of the Winter Olympics is the same as "Together to the future".

　　The new crown epidemic has swept the world and brought many sufferings to mankind.

It is reported that the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics will show the beauty of nature, the beauty of humanities and the beauty of sports. Through the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics, people all over the world must be confident, radiate everyone's strength to overcome the epidemic, and give everyone passion.

　　Outside expectations, historical opportunities, simple and exciting pursuits... In the face of pressure, Zhang Yimou is still confident: "This time we will succeed in the context of'simple, safe, and exciting', and in the context of the epidemic, it is very difficult. But we must complete the task well and live up to the expectations of the people of the whole country." (End)