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Thomas Jolly on reimagining Paris for the Olympic opening ceremony

Video. Artistic director on reimagining Paris for Olympics opening ceremony

Updated: 24/07/2024 - 17:06 GMT+2

In a luxurious hotel room on the 16th floor, overlooking the heart of Paris and the iconic Seine River, Thomas Jolly prepares for the grand spectacle that will inaugurate the Paris 2024 Olympics.

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