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.
Details
Status
Ended
Network
La Sept
Type
Miniseries
Original Language
FR
Creators
Chris Marker
Production Countries
FR, GR
Spoken Languages
French, English
Top Cast
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Seasons
EP 1Symposium, or the Received IdeasEP 2Olympics, or the Imaginary GreeceEP 3Democracy, or the City of DreamsEP 4Nostalgia, or the Impossible ReturnEP 5Amnesia, or the Sense of HistoryEP 6Mathematics, or the Realm of SignsEP 7Logomachy, or the Root of WordsEP 8Music, or the Inner SpaceEP 9Cosmogony, or the Use of the WorldEP 10Mythology, or the Truth of LiesEP 11Misogyny, or Desire's TrapsEP 12Tragedy, or the Illusion of DeathEP 13Philosophy, or the Owl's Triumph