The Persians

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.

Country:

Genre:

History,

TV Movie

Duration:

68 minutes

Year:

1961

Director:

Jean Prat

Cast:

Darius

Xerxes

Queen Atossa

Chorus leader

Messenger

Crew:

Director

Theatre Play

Music

Director of Photography

Editor