The Owl's Legacy
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.
The Owl's Legacy — Season 1 Episode 5
Episode 1
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Symposium, or the Received Ideas
26 min
Episode 2
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Olympics, or the Imaginary Greece
26 min
Episode 3
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Democracy, or the City of Dreams
26 min
Episode 4
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Nostalgia, or the Impossible Return
26 min
Episode 5
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Amnesia, or the Sense of History
26 min
Episode 6
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Mathematics, or the Realm of Signs
26 min
Episode 7
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Logomachy, or the Root of Words
26 min
Episode 8
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Music, or the Inner Space
26 min
Episode 9
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Cosmogony, or the Use of the World
26 min
Episode 10
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Mythology, or the Truth of Lies
26 min
Episode 11
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Misogyny, or Desire's Traps
26 min
Episode 12
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Tragedy, or the Illusion of Death
26 min
Episode 13
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Philosophy, or the Owl's Triumph
26 min
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Cast
André Dussollier
Narrator (voice)
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