The Owl's Legacy
Documentary
The Owl's Legacy
1S | 13E
06/12/1989
9.5
1. Symposium, or the Received Ideas
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6/12/1989
2. Olympics, or the Imaginary Greece
8.0
6/13/1989
3. Democracy, or the City of Dreams
8.0
6/14/1989
4. Nostalgia, or the Impossible Return
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6/15/1989
5. Amnesia, or the Sense of History
8.0
6/16/1989
6. Mathematics, or the Realm of Signs
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6/19/1989
7. Logomachy, or the Root of Words
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6/20/1989
8. Music, or the Inner Space
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6/21/1989
9. Cosmogony, or the Use of the World
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6/22/1989
10. Mythology, or the Truth of Lies
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6/23/1989
11. Misogyny, or Desire's Traps
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6/26/1989
12. Tragedy, or the Illusion of Death
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6/27/1989
13. Philosophy, or the Owl's Triumph
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6/28/1989
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.
