Jollys opening ceremony was one of the wildest and most memorable in recent Olympic history.
Ca Ira alongside a beheaded and bloodied Marie Antoinette.
It was Jollys intention to deliver a maximalist display that leaned into French cliches and stereotypes.
A view of the Trocadero venue, with the Eiffel Tower, during the 2024 Olympics opening ceremonyFrançois-Xavier Marit - Pool/Getty Images
Were going to play with all those cliches, but were also going to challenge them.
Paris is also a vibrant youth.
Different cultures rubbing shoulders in the streets.
But, unsurprisingly, not everyone appreciated the spectacle, especially those on the right.
Jolly held our values high, she said.
