The Best TV Shows on La Sept
Every La Sept Show Ranked From Best To Worst
Icons of La Sept, Il était une fois dix-neuf acteurs and The Owl's Legacy made their debut in 1987 and 1989, setting industry standards. As of November 2025, our compilation of La Sept’s top-rated series boasts over 6 unique shows. A broadcaster of distinction, La Sept has aired more than 6 shows between 1987 and 1991.
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
Histoire parallèle (1989)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.
Mémoires d'ex (1991)N/A