The Owl's Legacy
Documentary·1989·1 Seasons
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.
Starring: André Dussollier
Episodes
Miniseries
S01 | E01
Symposium, or the Received Ideas
1989-06-12
S01 | E02
Olympics, or the Imaginary Greece
1989-06-13
S01 | E03
Democracy, or the City of Dreams
1989-06-14
S01 | E04
Nostalgia, or the Impossible Return
1989-06-15
S01 | E05
Amnesia, or the Sense of History
1989-06-16
S01 | E06
Mathematics, or the Realm of Signs
1989-06-19
S01 | E07
Logomachy, or the Root of Words
1989-06-20
S01 | E08
Music, or the Inner Space
1989-06-21
S01 | E09
Cosmogony, or the Use of the World
1989-06-22
S01 | E10
Mythology, or the Truth of Lies
1989-06-23
S01 | E11
Misogyny, or Desire's Traps
1989-06-26
S01 | E12
Tragedy, or the Illusion of Death
1989-06-27
S01 | E13
Philosophy, or the Owl's Triumph
1989-06-28
Cast
André Dussollier
Narrator (voice)
