The Persians (1961)
The Persians (1961)
Les Perses (The Persians) is a French TV movie adaptation of Aeschylus' oldest known tragedy, Πέρσαι (Persai). It was originally broadcasted in October 31, 1961. The play deals with the aftermath of the Persian defeat in the battle of Salamis (480 BC), which makes it the only Greek tragedy that deals with a real historical event.

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René Arrieu René Arrieu As: Darius
Claude Martin Claude Martin As: Xerxes
Maria Meriko Maria Meriko As: Queen Atossa
François Chaumette François Chaumette As: Chorus leader
Maurice Garrel Maurice Garrel As: Messenger
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Les Perses (The Persians) is a French TV movie adaptation of Aeschylus' oldest known tragedy, Πέρσαι (Persai). It was originally broadcasted in October 31, 1961. The play deals with the aftermath of the Persian defeat in the battle of Salamis (480 BC), which makes it the only Greek tragedy that deals with a real historical event.


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Genres: History, TV Movie

Language: Français

Release Date: 31 October 1961

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Runtime: 68m

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Directed By

Jean Prat

Jean Prat

Director

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Aeschylus

Aeschylus

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Christiane Coste

Christiane Coste

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Jacques Lemare

Jacques Lemare

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