Watch history! ‘La Grande Seine’, an exclusive behind-the-scenes documentary of the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony
‘La Grande Seine’, a behind-the-scenes docuseries on the Opening Ceremony for the Olympic Games Paris 2024, will premiere worldwide from 21 July.
The documentary will be available on Olympics.com on 21 July around the world, including the United States, Brazil and Japan.
It will also be available to watch on NBC Universal’s Peacock in the United States, France Televisions in France, Warner Bros. Discovery in the rest of Europe, CMG in the People’s Republic of China, NHK in Japan, Globo in Brazil, CBC and Radio-Canada in Canada.
In the rest of the world you can watch the film on the Olympic Channel via Olympics.com and the official Olympics app for mobile devices.
The upcoming Opening Ceremony on 26 July promises to be a truly once-in-a-lifetime spectacle, taking place along a 6km stretch of the iconic Seine River and at Trocadero.
As the first opening of the Olympic Games not held in the Olympic stadium, this historical event in the heart of the Olympic city will bring the vision and creativity of Paris 2024 to life.
The Olympic Channel has been 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 allows for an in-depth look at the sensitive discussions and intricate planning involved.
Exclusive perspective of Opening Ceremony preparations
"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), have 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. "As we approach the grand unveiling in just a few days, we can’t wait to see this vision come to life in front of billions of TV viewers, who will be united around a spectacle like nothing we’ve seen before.”
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.
“From its inception to fruition, Paris 2024 has remained steadfast in its visionary commitment, deserving our utmost admiration.”