The Best TV Shows on La Sept
Every La Sept Show Ranked From Best To Worst
From 1987 through to 1991, La Sept has accumulated a diverse collection of over 6 television shows. Il était une fois dix-neuf acteurs and The Owl's Legacy represent the pinnacle of La Sept’s programming, launching in 1987 and 1989. Discover the best of La Sept with our list of over 6 series, meticulously updated for January 2026.
The Owl's Legacy (1989)9.5A 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.
Mapping the World (1990)8.6Then complex world of geopolitics broken down into ten minute, bite-sized chunks. You'll never sound uninformed at the dinner table ever again.
Il était une fois dix-neuf acteurs (1987)N/A
Joan of Arc, the Power and the Innocence (1989)N/AIt's time to discover, beyond the old naive clichés that the life of Joan of Arc has perpetuated through the centuries and the world, a strong, laughing girl, a courageous peasant, and a great and resilient fighter.
Histoire parallèle (1989)N/A
Mémoires d'ex (1991)N/A