The Persians

The Persians

Original title: Les Perses

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10/31/1961

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1h 8min

The Persians

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History
TV Movie

Synopsis

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.

Direction: Jean Prat

Cast

Maria Meriko

Maria Meriko

Queen Atossa

François Chaumette

François Chaumette

Chorus leader

Maurice Garrel

Maurice Garrel

Messenger