Movie

Grand Opera: An Historical Romance

★ 7.5(6)19791h 30m

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Good to know

Director: James Benning
Release date: 1979-03-15
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Canada

About Grand Opera: An Historical Romance

Grand Opera: An Historical Romance is a 1979 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by James Benning, starring Hollis Frampton, Owen Land and Michael Snow. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Grand Opera: An Historical Romance in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Hollis Frampton

Max A. Zorn

Owen Land

Al Rutcurts

Michael Snow

Wilma Schoen

Yvonne Rainer

Kristina

Stan Brakhage

Himself (voice)

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Grand Opera: An Historical Romance in Canada?+

Grand Opera: An Historical Romance is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Grand Opera: An Historical Romance on Netflix?+

Grand Opera: An Historical Romance is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Grand Opera: An Historical Romance?+

Grand Opera: An Historical Romance has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in Grand Opera: An Historical Romance?+

Grand Opera: An Historical Romance stars Hollis Frampton, Owen Land, Michael Snow, Yvonne Rainer and Stan Brakhage.

When did Grand Opera: An Historical Romance come out?+

Grand Opera: An Historical Romance is a 1979 movie directed by James Benning.

What genre is Grand Opera: An Historical Romance?+

Grand Opera: An Historical Romance is Documentary film.

Who directed Grand Opera: An Historical Romance?+

Grand Opera: An Historical Romance was directed by James Benning.