Dimitris Papaioannou
Profile info
Known forDirecting
GenderMale
Birthday1 January 1964 (62 years old)
Place of birthAthens, Greece
Known credits12
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.
Bull's Heart
2025 · Self
Nowhere
2021 · Director
Lambda Pi
2018
Primal Matter
2012
Primal Matter
2012 · Director
Inside by Dimitris Papaioannou
2011 · Director
Dimitris Papaioannou 2
2007 · Idea
Dimitris Papaioannou 2
2007 · Stage Director
Dimitris Papaioannou 2
2007 · Still Photographer
Dimitris Papaioannou 2
2007 · Director
Athens 2004: Olympic Closing Ceremony (Games of the XXVIII Olympiad)
2004 · Director
Athens 2004: Olympic Opening Ceremony (Games of the XXVIII Olympiad)
2004 · Director
Athens 2004: Olympic Opening Ceremony (Games of the XXVIII Olympiad)
2004 · Writer
Black Out p.s. Red Out
1998
The Tie
1991 · Title Graphics
The Kiss
1990
The Marbles
1989 · Set Decoration
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