Olympic Games Paris 2024

Born in 1749, by the late 18th century Cimarosa was one of the leading composers in all of Europe. It was during his most prolific period, when he produced operas in Naples, Florence, Rome, Turin, Verona and Venice, that he created L’Olimpiade, premiered in Vicenza in 1784. To Pietre Metastasio’s already-famous libretto, this great opera seria is transfigured into a sumptuous bel canto drama. The athletes competing in the Games at Olympia are elevated to heroes by Cimarosa, with the winner set to marry Princess Aristaea. Unaware of this promise, Magacles agrees to pose as Prince Lycidas. But when he emerges victorious, he discovers his prize, Aristaea, whom he has always loved but must hand over to Lycidas…

A concise history of Paris and the great events and personalities, from prehistory to the present, that have shaped its unique cultural legacy.

A concise history of Paris and the great events and personalities, from prehistory to the present, that have shaped its unique cultural legacy.

This archive-driven film gives audiences a glimpse of the Olympic Games held in Paris a century ago and marks the 100th anniversary of the Games returning to the French capital. The VIII Olympiad showcased the grandeur of the opening ceremony and looked at the challenges faced in organising the event. The beautifully shot footage (bearing in mind that it was 100 years ago) vividly captures the electrifying atmosphere of the Games, and the athletes and provides insights into the meticulous preparations. The 1924 Games were the first-ever to be shot on film, and the original film was digitised, restored, and re-edited with a modern audience in mind.

This archive-driven film gives audiences a glimpse of the Olympic Games held in Paris a century ago and marks the 100th anniversary of the Games returning to the French capital. The VIII Olympiad showcased the grandeur of the opening ceremony and looked at the challenges faced in organising the event. The beautifully shot footage (bearing in mind that it was 100 years ago) vividly captures the electrifying atmosphere of the Games, and the athletes and provides insights into the meticulous preparations. The 1924 Games were the first-ever to be shot on film, and the original film was digitised, restored, and re-edited with a modern audience in mind.

With access to the Paris 2024 organising committee, French film-makers Jules and Gedeon Naudet document the behind-the-scenes preparation for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Cameras track committee president Tony Estanguet, technicians, athletes, engineers, officials, security details, volunteers and creatives as they prepare to host 28 days of competition in front of millions of spectators and billions of television viewers.

With access to the Paris 2024 organising committee, French film-makers Jules and Gedeon Naudet document the behind-the-scenes preparation for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Cameras track committee president Tony Estanguet, technicians, athletes, engineers, officials, security details, volunteers and creatives as they prepare to host 28 days of competition in front of millions of spectators and billions of television viewers.