The Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremonies in Pictures


	The Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremonies in Pictures

haraya

8-9-2008 10:49 AM

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8-9-2008 1:41 PM

Kauaiguy

It's hard to beat the Chinese for theater.. Loved every minute of it!

8-9-2008 7:10 PM

dulios

I felt like I was a child again watching the Opening Ceremonies. I was sitting on the floor with my mouth agape, eyes screwed to the television. Loved it!

8-11-2008 11:47 PM

haraya

Shameless fandom: That's spectacle and theater primarily brought to you by Zhang Yimou. Check out his better films like Raise the Red Lantern, Hero, Red Sorghum and Ju Dou. A lot may also recognize the muse of his films: Gong Li, an elegant and beautiful woman, and excellent actress. ^^

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