Grand Opera: An Historical Romance

Plot Summary

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)