Grand Opera: An Historical Romance

Name: Grand Opera: An Historical Romance
Director: James Benning
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1979-03-15
Duration: 90 min
Cast: Hollis Frampton, Owen Land, Michael Snow, Yvonne Rainer, Stan Brakhage

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1979 · 90 min · Documentary · TMDB 7.5/10

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.

Directed by James Benning

Cast

Hollis Frampton — Max A. Zorn
Owen Land — Al Rutcurts
Michael Snow — Wilma Schoen
Yvonne Rainer — Kristina
Stan Brakhage — Himself (voice)