The Persians

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René Arrieu
René Arrieu

Darius

Claude Martin
Claude Martin

Xerxes

Maria Meriko
Maria Meriko

Queen Atossa

François Chaumette
François Chaumette

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Maurice Garrel
Maurice Garrel

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    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.

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    1961-10-31

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