| The Owl's Legacy | |
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| L'Héritage de la chouette | |
| Genre | Documentary |
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| Country of origin | France |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
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| Running time | 26 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | La Sept |
| Release | 12 June – 28 June 1989 |
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The Owl's Legacy (French: L'Héritage de la chouette) is a 1989 French documentary television series created by Chris Marker. Over 13 episodes, each 26 minutes long, it examines the relationship between the modern world and ancient Greece. It consists of discussions with scholars, politicians and cultural figures. The series was filmed in 1987 and 1988 and first shown on La Sept in 1989.
Due to a negative reaction from the Greek financial backer, The Owl's Legacy was blocked from distribution for many years. It was eventually released on home media in 2018. Critics have praised the series as entertaining and stimulating.