Einstein on the Beach: The Changing Image of Opera

Einstein on the Beach: The Changing Image of Opera (1985)

October 14th, 19850h 58min

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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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