Grand Opera: An Historical Romance (1979)
Documentary
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
Writer: James Benning
The Cast

Hollis Frampton
Max A. Zorn

Owen Land
Al Rutcurts

Michael Snow
Wilma Schoen

Yvonne Rainer
Kristina

Stan Brakhage
Himself (voice)
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