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Grand Opera: An Historical Romance

19791h 30mJames Benning

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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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What is Grand Opera: An Historical Romance (1979) about?

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.

Who stars in Grand Opera: An Historical Romance?

Grand Opera: An Historical Romance stars Hollis Frampton (Max A. Zorn), Owen Land (Al Rutcurts), Michael Snow (Wilma Schoen), Yvonne Rainer (Kristina), Stan Brakhage (Himself (voice)). The film was directed by James Benning.

How long is Grand Opera: An Historical Romance?

Grand Opera: An Historical Romance has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1979.

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