
Rio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony: A New World
Documentary
Overview
With fireworks forming the word “Rio” in the sky and supermodel Gisele Bundchen shimmering to the tune of “The Girl from Ipanema,” Rio de Janiero welcomed the world to the first Olympic Games in South America with a serious message underlying the celebration: Let’s take care of our planet.
Top Cast


Ban Ki-moon
Ban Ki-moon
Self
Ban Ki-moon
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John Kerry
John Kerry
Self
John Kerry
Self


Anne, Princess Royal
Anne, Princess Royal
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Anne, Princess Royal
Self


Matteo Renzi
Matteo Renzi
Self
Matteo Renzi
Self


François Hollande
François Hollande
Self
François Hollande
Self


Anitta
Anitta
Self
Anitta
Self


Gilberto Gil
Gilberto Gil
Self
Gilberto Gil
Self


Gisele Bündchen
Gisele Bündchen
Self
Gisele Bündchen
Self


Ludmilla
Ludmilla
Self
Ludmilla
Self


Karol Conká
Karol Conká
Self
Karol Conká
Self
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