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