Grand Opera: An Historical Romance

Grand Opera: An Historical Romance

7.290 min
Documentary

Overview

Grand Opera marks a stock-taking of Benning's work and his life, presenting a personal and artistic autobiography woven together with a series of events dealing with the historical development of the number pi, Benning's travels, and homages to Michael Snow, Hollis Frampton, George Landow (Owen Land), and Yvonne Rainer.

Movie Info

Release Date: 3/15/1979

Runtime: 90 min

Director: James Benning

Writers: James Benning

Top Cast

Hollis Frampton

Hollis Frampton

Max A. Zorn

Owen Land

Owen Land

Al Rutcurts

Michael Snow

Michael Snow

Wilma Schoen

Yvonne Rainer

Yvonne Rainer

Kristina

Stan Brakhage

Stan Brakhage

Himself (voice)

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