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Grand Opera: An Historical Romance
Grand Opera: An Historical Romance
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  2. Grand Opera: An Historical Romance

Grand Opera: An Historical Romance

1979
1h 30m
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

1979

Runtime

1h 30m

Storyline

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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 30m
Mar 15, 1979
Languages
English
Director
James Benning
James Benning
Production Countries
Canada
United States of America

Top Cast

5 Cast Members

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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