Movie

Les Perses

(fr)

1961

1h8m

Les Perses

History

TV Movie

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.

Status: Released

Release date: October 31, 1961

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Top Cast

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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