L'héritage de la chouette (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.

IMDb rating: 8.3 (160 votes)
Episode average: 7.4 -0.9 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: FR
Type: Mini-series

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Cast

André Dussollier Narrator (voice)

Seasons

Season 1 (1989)

7.44 avg 13 episodes 7.4 → 7.6 27 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Symposium ou Les idées reçues	7.4	25
2	Olympisme ou La Grèce imaginaire	8.0	25
3	Démocratie ou La cité des songes	7.5	22
4	Nostalgie ou Le retour impossible	7.6	18
5	Amnésie ou Le sens de l'histoire	7.5	20
6	Mathématique ou L'empire des signes	7.4	19
7	Logomachie ou Les mots de la tribu	7.0	18
8	Musique ou L'espace de dedans	6.6	20
9	Cosmogonie ou L'usage du monde	7.4	18
10	Mythologie ou La vérité du mensonge	7.4	19
11	Misogynie ou Les pièges du désir	7.8	20
12	Tragédie ou L'illusion de la mort	7.5	20
13	Philosophie ou Le triomphe de la chouette	7.6	18