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Einstein on the Beach: The Changing Image of Opera

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The creative processes of avant-garde composer Philip Glass and progressive director/designer Robert Wilson are examined in this film. It documents their collaboration on this tradition breaking opera.

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Status: Released

Released Date: 1985-10-14

Runtime: 58 mins

Director: Mark Obenhaus

Spoken language: English

Genres: Documentary

Original title: Einstein on the Beach: The Changing Image of Opera

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