Grand Opera: An Historical Romance (1979)

Poster for Grand Opera: An Historical Romance

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
James Benning
  • Profile picture of Hollis Frampton
    Max A. Zorn Hollis Frampton
  • Profile picture of Owen Land
    Al Rutcurts Owen Land
  • Profile picture of Michael Snow
    Wilma Schoen Michael Snow
  • Profile picture of Yvonne Rainer
    Kristina Yvonne Rainer
  • Profile picture of Stan Brakhage
    Himself (voice) Stan Brakhage

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