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The Persians

History | TV Movie

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Release Date

October 31, 1961

Duration

68 min

Status

Released

Language

fr

Overview

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.

Casts

René Arrieu

Darius

René Arrieu

Claude Martin

Xerxes

Claude Martin

Maria Meriko

Queen Atossa

Maria Meriko

François Chaumette

Chorus leader

François Chaumette

Maurice Garrel

Messenger

Maurice Garrel

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