Grand Opera: An Historical Romance (1979)
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
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Hollis Frampton as Max A. Zorn |
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Owen Land as Al Rutcurts |
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Michael Snow as Wilma Schoen |
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Yvonne Rainer as Kristina |
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Stan Brakhage as Himself (voice) |
| Directing | James Benning | Director |
| Writing | James Benning | Writer |