Known For
Directing
Born
Jan 01, 1964
Place of Birth
Athens, Greece
Credits
12 titles
Dimitris Papaioannou
Biography
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.
Known For
Filmography
Bull's Heart
Self
Nowhere
Director
Lambda Pi
Primal Matter
Inside by Dimitris Papaioannou
Director
Dimitris Papaioannou 2
Idea
Athens 2004: Olympic Closing Ceremony (Games of the XXVIII Olympiad)
Director
Athens 2004: Olympic Opening Ceremony (Games of the XXVIII Olympiad)
Director
Black Out p.s. Red Out
The Tie
Title Graphics
The Kiss
The Marbles
Set Decoration