Basic Info

First Air: June 12, 1989

Rating: ⭐ 9.5/10 (4 votes)

Status: Ended

Seasons & Episodes

Seasons: 1

Episodes: 13

Last Episode

Name: Philosophy, or the Owl's Triumph

Season: 1, Episode: 13

Air Date: 1989-06-28

Runtime: 26 min

Around the metaphorical - but also very real - figure of the owl; entwined reflections upon the place of thought in daily existence and public action - sometimes with and sometimes against the Greek legacy.

Videos

THE OWL'S LEGACY Trailer (YouTube)

The Owl's Legacy

1989 1 seasons 13 episodes ⭐ 9.5/10 4 votes

Overview

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.