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Grand Opera: An Historical Romance (1979)

8.0/10 1h 30m Mar 15, 1979
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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Movie Details

Original Title Grand Opera: An Historical Romance
Original Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.2

Cast

Hollis Frampton
Hollis Frampton
Max A. Zorn
Popularity: 0.1
Owen Land
Owen Land
Al Rutcurts
Popularity: 0.2
Michael Snow
Michael Snow
Wilma Schoen
Popularity: 1.6
Yvonne Rainer
Yvonne Rainer
Kristina
Popularity: 1.5
Stan Brakhage
Stan Brakhage
Himself (voice)
Popularity: 3.7

Key Crew

Director James Benning
Writer James Benning

Videos & Trailers

James Benning - Short #2 (Grand Opera 1978)
James Benning - Short #2 (Grand Opera 1978)
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Details
Release Date March 15, 1979
Runtime 1h 30m
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.2
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