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The Owl's Legacy

1989Show1 season13 episodes

Documentary
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3

Summary

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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The Owl's Legacy episodes

1 season · 13 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Symposium ou Les idées reçues, 7.4
  2. S1 E2 Olympisme ou La Grèce imaginaire, 8.0
  3. S1 E3 Démocratie ou La cité des songes, 7.5
  4. S1 E4 Nostalgie ou Le retour impossible, 7.6
  5. S1 E5 Amnésie ou Le sens de l'histoire, 7.5
  6. S1 E6 Mathématique ou L'empire des signes, 7.4
  7. S1 E7 Logomachie ou Les mots de la tribu, 7.0
  8. S1 E8 Musique ou L'espace de dedans, 6.6
  9. S1 E9 Cosmogonie ou L'usage du monde, 7.4
  10. S1 E10 Mythologie ou La vérité du mensonge, 7.4
  11. S1 E11 Misogynie ou Les pièges du désir, 7.8
  12. S1 E12 Tragédie ou L'illusion de la mort, 7.5
  13. S1 E13 Philosophie ou Le triomphe de la chouette, 7.6

Cast

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Crew

Directors
Chris Marker
Written by
Jean-Claude Carrière, Chris Marker
Produced by
Chris Marker, Thierry Garrel

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Facts

June 12, 1989 · June 28, 1989 · Ended

First aired
June 12, 1989
Last aired
June 28, 1989
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 13 episodes
Genres
Documentary
Original language
French
Also spoken
English
Made in
France
Available in
1 country

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5 questions, like "Is The Owl's Legacy worth watching?"

Questions about The Owl's Legacy

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Is The Owl's Legacy worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 8.3).

How long does it take to watch The Owl's Legacy?

6 h

About 6 hours: 13 episodes in 1 season of about 26 minutes each, aired from 1989 to 1989.

Can I half-watch The Owl's Legacy?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for philosophical and 9 for complexity.

Is The Owl's Legacy plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (10 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Owl's Legacy in English?

FrenchEnglish

No, it was made in French, with some English.