The Owl's Legacy(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.
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Miniseries
13 episodes • 1989Avg: 8.0Golden Era
Miniseries
13 episodes • 1989Avg: 8.0Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Symposium, or the Received Ideas | Jun 12, 1989 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Olympics, or the Imaginary Greece | Jun 13, 1989 | 8.0 |
| 3 | Democracy, or the City of Dreams | Jun 14, 1989 | 8.0 |
| 4 | Nostalgia, or the Impossible Return | Jun 15, 1989 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Amnesia, or the Sense of History | Jun 16, 1989 | 8.0 |
| 6 | Mathematics, or the Realm of Signs | Jun 19, 1989 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Logomachy, or the Root of Words | Jun 20, 1989 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Music, or the Inner Space | Jun 21, 1989 | 0.0 |
| 9 | Cosmogony, or the Use of the World | Jun 22, 1989 | 0.0 |
| 10 | Mythology, or the Truth of Lies | Jun 23, 1989 | 0.0 |
| 11 | Misogyny, or Desire's Traps | Jun 26, 1989 | 0.0 |
| 12 | Tragedy, or the Illusion of Death | Jun 27, 1989 | 0.0 |
| 13 | Philosophy, or the Owl's Triumph | Jun 28, 1989 | 0.0 |
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