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1979

Grand Opera: An Historical Romance

Directed by James Benning

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.

Duration

1h 30m

Released

March 15, 1979

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Cast5

  • Hollis Frampton
  • Owen Land
  • Michael Snow
  • Yvonne Rainer
  • Stan Brakhage

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