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Grand Opera: An Historical Romance

First aired on Mar 15, 1979

Runtime: 90 mins

70%

Genres: Documentary

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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Hollis Frampton | Max A. Zorn
Owen Land | Al Rutcurts
Michael Snow | Wilma Schoen
Yvonne Rainer | Kristina
Stan Brakhage | Himself (voice)
Featured Crew
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James Benning | Director
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James Benning | Writer