Grand Opera: An Historical Romance

15/3/1979 1h 30m 7.2/10

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.

Director

James Benning

Top Billed Cast

Stan Brakhage

Stan Brakhage

Himself (voice)

Michael Snow

Michael Snow

Wilma Schoen

Yvonne Rainer

Yvonne Rainer

Kristina

Hollis Frampton

Hollis Frampton

Max A. Zorn

Owen Land

Owen Land

Al Rutcurts

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