La Sept • 1989–1989·Documentary
The Owl's Legacy
Created by Chris Marker
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Overview
A 13-part documentary series by Chris Marker examining how ancient Greek ideas continue to shape modern Western thought. Each episode centers on a single Greek word—such as “democracy,” “philosophy,” or “mythology”—through conversations filmed in cities around the world. Combining symposium-style discussions with archival footage and visual motifs of the owl, Marker creates an expansive reflection on the enduring legacy of Greece.
Seasons & Episodes
13 episodes • 1989
Symposium, or the Received Ideas
26m · 1989-06-12
Olympics, or the Imaginary Greece
26m · 1989-06-13
Democracy, or the City of Dreams
26m · 1989-06-14
Nostalgia, or the Impossible Return
26m · 1989-06-15
Amnesia, or the Sense of History
26m · 1989-06-16
Mathematics, or the Realm of Signs
26m · 1989-06-19
Logomachy, or the Root of Words
26m · 1989-06-20
Music, or the Inner Space
26m · 1989-06-21
Cosmogony, or the Use of the World
26m · 1989-06-22
Mythology, or the Truth of Lies
26m · 1989-06-23
Misogyny, or Desire's Traps
26m · 1989-06-26
Tragedy, or the Illusion of Death
26m · 1989-06-27
Philosophy, or the Owl's Triumph
26m · 1989-06-28
Cast
André Dussollier
Narrator (voice)
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