Poster of The Owl's Legacy

The Owl's Legacy

Plot: 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
First Episode Aired On:
Monday, June 12 1989
36 years ago
Last Episode Aired On:
Wednesday, June 28 1989
36 years ago
Number of seasons: 1 (13 episodes)
Genres: Documentary