Grand Opera: An Historical Romance 46 years old

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.

Credits

Grand Opera: An Historical Romance Cast

Name Character
Stan Brakhage He was 44, 70 years old when he died as Himself (voice)
Hollis Frampton He was 41, 48 years old when he died as Max A. Zorn
Yvonne Rainer She was 43, now 89 years old as Kristina
Michael Snow He was 48, now 94 years old as Wilma Schoen

Grand Opera: An Historical Romance Crew

Name Department
James Benning as Director. He was 35 (now 81) years old Directing
James Benning as Writer. He was 35 (now 81) years old Writing
Grand Opera: An Historical Romance (46 years)

  • Release day: Sunday, January 01, 1978
  • Runtime: 90 minutes