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James Benning (born 1942) is an American independent filmmaker and educator. Over the course of his 40-year career Benning has made over twenty-five feature-length films that have shown in many different venues across the world.
James Benning is a pioneer of American independent cinema and a master of the long take. In this interview, he discusses his influences, his explorations of place and history, and his challenges to conventional narrative and perception.
James Benning was born on 28 December 1942 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. He is a director and editor, known for RR (2007), 13 Lakes (2004) and Casting a Glance (2007).
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- Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Oct 13, 2023 · James Benning, the legendary moving-picture artist known for his durational portraits of America, has made one of his most personal works yet.
Mar 28, 2022 · Now, almost a half-century later, Benning has revisited The United States of America with a feature-length remake of sorts. In this new film , the 79-year-old artist expands the central conceit of the original into a systematic portrait of the nation, presenting a series of 52 static shots of every state in the country, plus ...
Oct 31, 2014 · 10/30/2014 --- In the past 25 years, the acclaimed experimental filmmaker James Benning has completed 14 feature-length films, including 13 Lakes (2004), RR (2007), and Casting a Glance (2007...
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- Hammer Museum
5 days ago · James Benning has profoundly influenced the landscape of American independent film through his distinctive visual style and philosophical approach to capturing the world. His work transcends traditional cinema, affecting both contemporary filmmakers and the broader art community.
