Grand Opera: An Historical Romance (1979)
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.
Director: James Benning
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: March 15, 1979
Cast
- Hollis Frampton - Max A. Zorn
- Owen Land - Al Rutcurts
- Michael Snow - Wilma Schoen
- Yvonne Rainer - Kristina
- Stan Brakhage - Himself (voice)
Screenplay
Country: Canada, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: James Benning
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Grand Opera: An Historical Romance 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 directed Grand Opera: An Historical Romance?
- Grand Opera: An Historical Romance was directed by James Benning.
- Who stars in Grand Opera: An Historical Romance?
- Grand Opera: An Historical Romance stars Hollis Frampton, Owen Land, Michael Snow, Yvonne Rainer, Stan Brakhage.
- How long is Grand Opera: An Historical Romance?
- Grand Opera: An Historical Romance has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Grand Opera: An Historical Romance?
- Grand Opera: An Historical Romance is a Documentary film.
- Where was Grand Opera: An Historical Romance produced?
- Grand Opera: An Historical Romance was produced in Canada, United States of America.