Worst Olympic opening ceremony in history, even worse than Japan's.


Games wide open.
On 26 July 2024, the largest-ever Olympic Games Opening Ceremony took place, beginning at 7.30 p.m. CET. The Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 was an unprecedented experience drawing on the natural light of the setting sun with all its nuances to illuminate the world’s best athletes as they travelled down the Seine, in the heart of the French capital.
Director: Simon Staffurth
Writers: Fanny Herrero, Patrick Boucheron, Leïla Slimani
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Worst Olympic opening ceremony in history, even worse than Japan's.
The Paris Olympics began on a controversial note, with the opening ceremony drawing criticism for its depiction of the Last Supper, which closely resembled the iconic scene. This choice was deemed inappropriate for an event meant to unite countries and showcase athleticism on a g…