Dimitris Papaioannou
Directing
- Born
- January 1, 1964 (age 62) · Athens, Greece
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.
Known for
Behind the camera8
- 2021Nowhere Director
- 2012Primal Matter Director
- 2011Inside by Dimitris Papaioannou Director
- 2007Dimitris Papaioannou 2 Idea, Stage Director, Still Photographer, Director
- 2004Athens 2004: Olympic Closing Ceremony (Games of the XXVIII Olympiad) Director
- 2004Athens 2004: Olympic Opening Ceremony (Games of the XXVIII Olympiad) Director, Writer
- 1991The Tie Title Graphics
- 1989The Marbles Set Decoration