The Owl's Legacy (1989)
Original title: L'Héritage de la chouette
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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Seasons
Season 1
Episodes season 1
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1x1
Symposium, or the received ideas
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1x2
Olympics, or the imaginary greece
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1x3
Democracy, or the city of dreams
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1x4
Nostalgia, or the impossible return
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1x5
Amnesia, or the sense of history
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1x6
Mathematics, or the realm of signs
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1x7
Logomachy, or the root of words
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1x8
Music, or the inner space
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1x9
Cosmogony, or the use of the world
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1x10
Mythology, or the truth of lies
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1x11
Misogyny, or desire's traps
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1x12
Tragedy, or the illusion of death
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1x13
Philosophy, or the owl's triumph
