Grand Opera: An Historical Romance
1979
90 minutes
Overview
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.
Top Cast
Hollis Frampton
Max A. Zorn
Owen Land
Al Rutcurts
Michael Snow
Wilma Schoen
Yvonne Rainer
Kristina
Stan Brakhage
Himself (voice)