The Persians

Oct 31, 1961

1h 8m

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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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Cast

Darius

René Arrieu

Xerxes

Claude Martin

Queen Atossa

Maria Meriko

Chorus leader

François Chaumette

Messenger

Maurice Garrel

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