Season 1
Episode 1:
Symposium, or the Received Ideas
Episode 2:
Olympics, or the Imaginary Greece
Episode 3:
Democracy, or the City of Dreams
Episode 4:
Nostalgia, or the Impossible Return
Episode 5:
Amnesia, or the Sense of History
Episode 6:
Mathematics, or the Realm of Signs
Episode 7:
Logomachy, or the Root of Words
Episode 8:
Music, or the Inner Space
Episode 9:
Cosmogony, or the Use of the World
Episode 10:
Mythology, or the Truth of Lies
Episode 11:
Misogyny, or Desire's Traps
Episode 12:
Tragedy, or the Illusion of Death
Episode 13:
Philosophy, or the Owl's Triumph
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The Owl's Legacy
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.
First Air Date: 1989-06-12
Genre:
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 13
Episode Duration: 26 min
Status: Ended
Production: Attica Art Productions
