In this segment, the borders merge between a dance performance, a sports game, and art. The performance features the two main groups we’ve met before in the ceremony. In this sequence, they come together, and create a fictional game that highlights teamwork, where people with and without disabilities invent new sports in which everyone can participate. In “Sportography” the groups overcome their differences, showing us a vision of a new, inclusive competition where unity and equality succeed.
The act is a celebration of diversity and shared creativity, illustrating how diverse groups can unite to achieve a common goal.
THANK YOU to everyone who helped me realize this!!!
It is a dream come true to receive this opportunity to create art for a big ceremony like this.
Thank you ALL performers for your hard work, creativity and help during this process.
Credits: Artistic Director and Choreographer Paralympic Opening Ceremony: Ekman Paris 2024 Ceremonies Artistic Director - Thomas Jolly. Executive Director Thierry Reboul
Musical direction and original compositions - Victor or masne.
Dramaturgy Paralympic Ceremony - Carina Nildalen
Assistant of choreography and stage direction - Alexis Ochin and Arnaud Boursain Artistic Coordination - Sophie Delavaud
Set design - Bruno de Lavenère
Direction of dance - Maud Le Pladec
Direction of costumes - Daphné Bürki
Dance captains: Anne Fotso , Joseph Kudra Boxing beat composer - Mikael Karlsson
Lighting creation - Thomas Dechandon
Costumes designer - Louis Gabriel Nouchi
Head costumes designer - Olivier Bériot
Hair and makeup design - Audrey Borca
Preshoot - If Island
Artistic collaboration - Kevin Vivès, Samy Zerrouki,Ceremonies Dramaturgy - Damien Gabriac
Dramaturgical consultants - Fanny Herrero, Leïla Slimani, Patrick Boucheron
Ceremonies Executive Producer - Yiannis Exarchos
Ceremonies TV Director - Greg Breakell
Ceremonies Producers - Xiaofan Han
Christopher Jensen - Ceremonies
Technical Producer - Bjorn Bjorklund
And special thank you to Vony Sarfati and
@prodsarfati
@paris2024 @paralympics
Thanks for having me!
