Friday 2 July
19.00
Grand Opera
(James Benning, USA 1978, 90’)

James Benning Desret  1995

James Benning’s early films fused the Structuralist investigations into sound-image relationships of filmmakers like Michael Snow and Hollis Frampton with an interest in narrative and a deep sensitivity to colour, light, and landscape.

He first grabbed the attention of the avant-garde film world with 8 1/2 x 11 and 11 x 14. Filmed in vivid colour in the rural and urban landscapes of his native Midwest, these two films would provide the kernel for his further investigations into film form. His films’ rigorous structures and exquisitely composed shots reflect his training as a mathematician, and their frequently autobiographical subject matter draws upon his working-class roots and his long-time commitment to political activism.

Tate Modern, Starr Auditorium

£3.50 (£2 concessions), booking recommended

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