The Owl's Legacy
1989 · TMDB 9.0 · L'Héritage de la chouette
Directed by Chris Marker
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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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 archi...
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- Runtime
- 26 min
- Released
- 1989-06-12
- Studio
- Attica Art Productions
- Country
- France
- Language
- French
- TMDB score
- 9.0
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