Grand Opera: An Historical Romance (1978) DVD-R

Starring: Hollis Frampton, Michael Snow, Yvonne Rainer, Owen Land, Stan Brakhage
Directed by: James Benning
Print: Color
Runtime: 90 minutes
Genre: Documentary
Language: English

*Grand Opera: An Historical Romance* is a 1978 experimental film directed by James Benning. The film serves as a personal and artistic autobiography, intertwining Benning's exploration of historical developments like the number pi with his own travels and homages to avant-garde filmmakers such as Michael Snow, Hollis Frampton, George Landow (Owen Land), and Yvonne Rainer. The film employs static shots of cityscapes and landscapes, textual inserts, and experiments with film aesthetics to weave together these elements into a unique cinematic experience.