Grand Opera: An Historical Romance (1979)

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

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.

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Released 1979-03-15 · 90 min · Documentary

Directed by James Benning

Cast

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