The Owl's Legacy Miniseries 1989
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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 archival footage and visual motifs of the owl, Marker creates an expansive reflection on the enduring legacy of Greece.
- Released: 1989-06-12
- Runtime: 26 minutes
- Genre: Documentary
- Stars: André Dussollier
- Director: Chris Marker, Chris Marker, Jean-Claude Carrière, Thierry Garrel, Chris Marker
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1. Symposium, or the Received Ideas 1989-06-12
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2. Olympics, or the Imaginary Greece 1989-06-13
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3. Democracy, or the City of Dreams 1989-06-14
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4. Nostalgia, or the Impossible Return 1989-06-15
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5. Amnesia, or the Sense of History 1989-06-16
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6. Mathematics, or the Realm of Signs 1989-06-19
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7. Logomachy, or the Root of Words 1989-06-20
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8. Music, or the Inner Space 1989-06-21
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9. Cosmogony, or the Use of the World 1989-06-22
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10. Mythology, or the Truth of Lies 1989-06-23
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11. Misogyny, or Desire's Traps 1989-06-26
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12. Tragedy, or the Illusion of Death 1989-06-27
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13. Philosophy, or the Owl's Triumph 1989-06-28
