The Persians 1961

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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.

Release Date 1961-10-31
Runtime 1h 8m
Directors Jean Prat, Jacques Lemare
Producer
Writer Aeschylus