Rio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony: A New World

Aug 05, 2016 | IMDB 8.2

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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.

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Ban Ki-moon, John Kerry, Anne, Princess Royal, Matteo Renzi, François Hollande, Anitta, Gilberto Gil, Gisele Bündchen, Ludmilla, Karol Conká

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