‘La Grande Seine - The Full Story’ takes fans behind the scenes of the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony
The 90-minute episode is now streaming on Olympics.com, and it includes never-before-seen footage of Céline Dion's rehearsal.
La Grande Seine - The Full Story, a behind-the-scenes docuseries on the Opening Ceremony for the Olympic Games Paris 2024, is available now on Olympics.com.
The 90-minute documentary chronicles the truly once-in-a-lifetime spectacle and the mammoth, years-long effort behind putting on the Paris Opening, which took place along a 6km stretch of the iconic Seine River and at Trocadero. La Grande Seine includes never-before-seen footage of global icon Céline Dion's rehearsal with less than 24 hours until showtime.
As the first opening of the Olympic Games not held in the Olympic stadium, this historical event in the heart of the Olympic city brought the vision and creativity of Paris 2024 to life.
The Olympic Channel was granted exclusive access to capture the monumental efforts behind-the-scenes of this groundbreaking event. Directed by renowned French producer and director, Manuel Herrero, this unprecedented access allowed for an in-depth look at the sensitive discussions and intricate planning involved.
"This documentary chronicles an extraordinary two-year adventure, following the dedicated team behind the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony," said Herrero, known for his highly creative approach and unique filming style.
Even with the confidentiality surrounding the preparations, Paris 2024 leadership and their dedicated teams, as well as Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS), graciously opened their doors to the Olympic Channel’s cameras for an unparalleled perspective of the Opening Ceremony preparations.
"This documentary embodies the boundless possibilities when ambition meets perseverance. For the Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, we dared to envision something audacious and totally unique," said Tony Estanguet, President of the Paris 2024 Organising Committee.
Yiannis Exarchos, OBS Chief Executive Director and Olympic Channel Services (OCS) Executive Director, said, “What Manuel and the Olympic Channel team have accomplished with ‘La Grande Seine’ transcends the typical documentary format – it’s a vibrant celebration of innovation, passion, and the unwavering spirit that defines the essence of the Olympic Games Paris 2024."