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The Persians

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Calorie Rating: 96
Released: 1961-10-31
Running Time: 68 Minutes


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.

Director / Directors

Jean Prat
Director


Cast

René Arrieu
Character: Darius
Claude Martin
Character: Xerxes
Maria Meriko
Character: Queen Atossa

François Chaumette
Character: Chorus leader
Maurice Garrel
Character: Messenger


Production and Crew

Aeschylus
Theatre Play
Jacques Lemare
Director of Photography

Christiane Coste
Costume Design