One is masked parkour on a rooftop and the other is riding a silver mechanical horse across the Seine...... Who are these two mysterious people at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games?
At the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, the appearance of two mysterious characters attracted the attention of a global audience. Their unique styling and wonderful performances added many unique colors to the opening ceremony, which aroused the curiosity and discussion of the audience.
Who are these two characters? What is the meaning of their appearance?
The first is the masked mystery man who walks on the wall with a torch and cornice. The whole world is guessing who he is? They have speculated that the prototype may come from various France-related literary works, from "The Phantom of the Opera", some guess from "The Man in the Iron Mask", and some guess from "The Phantom of Louvre".
(Overseas netizens have speculated: I've been waiting for 4 hours, who is this masked mysterious person?) ）
Most people speculate that the mysterious man is the hero of the game "Assassin's Creed" - Arno. Assassin's Creed was first released by Ubisoft in 2007, with the fifth story set in the early days of the France Revolution. The main character, Arnault, is a member of a secret Assassin organization and is a France. This group fought for centuries against the remnants of the Knights Templar. The game allows players to explore the world of revolutionary Paris while entertaining, including its iconic buildings.
Combining the game with the Olympics is indeed a perfect collaboration in many ways. The opening ceremony of the Olympic Games not only introduces the many athletes, but also showcases the culture, athletes, artists, and architecture of the host country to the world. And Ubisoft, as a France company, is also important for its participation. Just as Mario appeared at the closing ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, a famous game character from Nintendo of Japan to represent the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, Arnault will also appear as a video game character representing France at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
In fact, on the morning of the opening ceremony, Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Twitter account tweeted to fans, "Keep an eye on the rooftops of the buildings in Paris, because Arno is likely watching everything about the opening ceremony." ”
(Ubisoft's Twitter account made a slight spoiler to fans on the morning of the opening ceremony)
Ubisoft is certainly proud that its iconic products will be featured at the Olympics. A Ubisoft spokesperson told gaming media Kotaku: "We were very impressed with this opening ceremony, and we are very proud to see Assassin's Creed as an inspiration for the creators of the show. This is a true testament to the influence of video games on pop culture. ”
Another mysterious figure is a lady.
(The official social media account of the International Olympic Committee reported the scene of the appearance of the mysterious female knight)
"A symbol of the Olympic spirit, a call for peace and solidarity, is presented in the form of a woman on horseback crossing the Seine," the IOC's official social media account described the scene after the opening ceremony.
As many netizens speculated, the female knight who rode a silver mechanical horse and galloped across the Seine refers to the legendary figure - Joan of Arc. As one of the outstanding heroes in France history, Joan of Arc not only occupies an important place in France culture, but also one of the greatest women in France history.
The female rider who appeared in the opening ceremony was a sergeant of the France National Gendarmerie named Flo·riane Issert. At the end of her ride in the Trocadero Square, she solemnly displayed the Olympic flag, which was then hoisted – albeit in the opposite direction.
According to foreign media reports, in the opening ceremony, 15 young France fashion designers participated in the costume design of the performers. And in a country dominated by traditional brands, this shows confidence in the future of its fashion industry and its entrepreneurial spirit. One of the designers is 29-year-old Jeanne Friot· Four years ago, she launched her own genderless brand. For the opening ceremony, she was responsible for designing the Joan of Arc-style armor outfit, which is the outfit of the mysterious female knight we met. The outfit includes easy-to-move over-the-knee leather boots for galloping across the Seine and delivering the Olympic flag. She expressed the hope that the opening would "give more exposure to young Parisian designers, not just the big brands we know."
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