Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony: Zhang Yimou Keeps Everyone Guessing.

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      The article features Zhang Yimou and speculations about the 2008 Olympics Opening Ceremony. As chief director of the opening and closing ceremonies of the Beijing Olympics, Zhang Yimou has chosen to keep quiet and has everyone guessing about the opening ceremonies in August. Some speculate the imagery and symbolism for the open-air event will include the use of smiling children to convey a common human emotion, and Chinese culture in modern technology. Despite the secrecy, Zhang guarantees a high quality performance for one and a half hours.