Zhang Yimou, who directed the sensational opening ceremony of the 2008 Summer Olympics, has been confirmed as the chief director for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2022 Winter Games.
In an exclusive interview with Xinhua, he said that the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics will last less than 100 minutes and feature about 3,000 actors in contrast to 4 hours, and 15,000 actors for Beijing 2008.
How can the director balance "simple" and "splendid"?
How will the caldron-lighting surprise the world?
How can the ceremony impress when compared with Beijing 2008, which is already a classic?
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