Dimitris Papaioannou
Directing
Born: 1964-01-01 · Athens, Greece
Biography
Dimitris Papaioannou 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.
🎬 Movies (12)
Bull's Heart
2025
Self
Nowhere
2021
Director
Lambda Pi
2018
Primal Matter
2012
Director
Inside by Dimitris Papaioannou
2011
Director
剑来2先导片
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
Black Out p.s. Red Out
1998
The Tie
1991
Title Graphics
The Kiss
1990
The Marbles
1989
Set Decoration