The Persians

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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.

Keywords

based on play or musical
persia
greece

Details

Status: Released
Release date: October 31, 1961
Original language: French
Spoken languages: French
Cast: François Chaumette,Maurice Garrel,Maria Meriko,Claude Martin,René Arrieu
Director: Jean Prat
Writer: Aeschylus
Cinematography: Jacques Lemare
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
IMDb: tt0265517