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Rio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony: A New World (2016): Cast

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Rio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony: A New World is a 2016 documentary directed by Fernando Meirelles and Daniela Thomas, starring Fernanda Montenegro, John Kerry and Gilberto Gil. It runs 4 hours 26 minutes.

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Rio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony: A New World (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
4h 26m (266 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Rio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony: A New World About?

The premise of Rio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony: A New World without spoilers.

The opening ceremony for the 2016 Rio Olympics in Rio de Janeiro featured a dazzling display, including fireworks spelling out "Rio" and a performance by supermodel Gisele Bundchen set to "The Girl from Ipanema." The event marked the first time the Olympic Games were held in South America and conveyed a strong environmental message, urging global efforts to protect the planet.

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Cast & crew

Rio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony: A New World Cast

Fernanda Montenegro leads the cast, with John Kerry and Gilberto Gil. Directed by Fernando Meirelles and Daniela Thomas; 11 actors are credited in all.

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From the directors

More from Fernando Meirelles and Daniela Thomas

More films directed by Fernando Meirelles and Daniela Thomas, best-rated first: City of God, The Two Popes, The Constant Gardener and Vazante.

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Rio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony: A New World Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Rio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony: A New World.

Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony Full HD Replay | Rio 2016 Olympic Games

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Rio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony: A New World FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Rio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony: A New World, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Rio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony: A New World?

Rio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony: A New World runs 4 hours 26 minutes (266 minutes).

When was Rio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony: A New World released?

Rio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony: A New World was released on August 5, 2016.

Who directed Rio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony: A New World?

Rio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony: A New World was directed by Fernando Meirelles and Daniela Thomas.

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Who is in the cast of Rio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony: A New World?

Rio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony: A New World stars Fernanda Montenegro, John Kerry and Gilberto Gil, among 11 credited actors.

Does Rio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony: A New World have a post-credit scene?

No. Rio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony: A New World has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Rio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony: A New World in?

The original language of Rio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony: A New World is Portuguese.

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