Dimitris Papaioannou

Directing·Jan 1, 1964·Athens, Greece

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Dimitris Papaioannou (Greek : Δημήτρης Παπαϊωάννου) is a Greek artist who gained early recognition as a painter and comics artist, before his focus shifted to the performing arts. He was a student of the iconic Greek painter Yannis Tsarouchis before studying at the Athens School of Fine Arts. Papaioannou formed the company company Edafos Dance Theatre in 1986. He gained global recognition as the creator of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.

Film	Credit
Bull's Heart2025 · Self	Self
NNowhere2021 · Director	Director
Lambda Pi2018 · Actor	Actor
Primal Matter2012 · Actor, Director	Actor, Director
Inside by Dimitris Papaioannou2011 · Director	Director
Dimitris Papaioannou 22007 · Director	Director
Athens 2004: Olympic Closing Ceremony (Games of the XXVIII Olympiad)2004 · Director	Director
Athens 2004: Olympic Opening Ceremony (Games of the XXVIII Olympiad)2004 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
Black Out p.s. Red Out1998 · Actor	Actor
TThe Kiss1990 · Actor	Actor