The Persians(1961)

Name: The Persians (1961)
Genre: History, TV Movie
Released: 1961-10-31

8.01h 8mHistoryTV Movie

Directed by Jean Prat

Written by Aeschylus

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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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