About
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.
Filmography
Nowhere2021 · Director
Primal Matter2012 · Director
Inside by Dimitris Papaioannou2011 · Director
剑来2先导片2007 · Idea, Stage Director, Still Photographer
Athens 2004: Olympic Closing Ceremony (Games of the XXVIII Olympiad)2004 · Director
Athens 2004: Olympic Opening Ceremony (Games of the XXVIII Olympiad)2004 · Director, Writer
The Tie1991 · Title Graphics
The Marbles1989 · Set Decoration