Grand Opera: An Historical Romance (1979)

7.5/10 90 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.

Cast

Hollis Frampton

Max A. Zorn

Owen Land

Al Rutcurts

Michael Snow

Wilma Schoen

Yvonne Rainer

Kristina

Stan Brakhage

Himself (voice)

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