First Air Date: 1989-06-12
Rating:9.0 / 10(5 votes)
Status: Ended
Genres: Documentary
Seasons: 1 · Episodes: 13
Runtime: 26 min / episode
Director: Chris Marker
Writer: Jean-Claude Carrière
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.
