Dimitris Papaioannou
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- January 1, 1964
- Place of birth
- Athens, Greece
Biography
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.
Movies with Dimitris Papaioannou
- Black Out p.s. Red Out 1998 · ★ 4.6
- Primal Matter 2012 · ★ 1.0
- Lambda Pi 2018 · ★ 9.0
- The Kiss 1990
- Bull's Heart 2025
Movies directed by Dimitris Papaioannou
- Athens 2004: Olympic Closing Ceremony (Games of the XXVIII Olympiad) 2004 · ★ 7.8
- Athens 2004: Olympic Opening Ceremony (Games of the XXVIII Olympiad) 2004 · ★ 8.4
- Dimitris Papaioannou 2 2007 · ★ 6.7
- Primal Matter 2012 · ★ 1.0
- Nowhere 2021
- Inside by Dimitris Papaioannou 2011