History TV Movie
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.
Directed by
Jean Prat
Maurice Garrel
Messenger
François Chaumette
Chorus leader
Maria Meriko
Queen Atossa
René Arrieu
Darius
Claude Martin
Xerxes
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