The Owl's Legacy

• TV Show
• 1989-06-12
• FR
• Ended
• 0h 26m
• Documentary

• 9.5
• 4
• Trailer

Production

Attica Art Productions, FIT Production, La Sept Cinéma

Storyline

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.