The Persians
Les Perses
Synopsis
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Prat
- Screenplay & Story
- Aeschylus
- Original Score
- Jean Prodromidès
- Original Title
- Les Perses
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Prat
Aeschylus
Jean Prodromidès
Jacques Lemare
Marc Pavaux
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Prat
Director
Jacques Lemare
Director of Photography
Marc Pavaux
Editor
Christiane Coste
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Persians
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What is The Persians about?
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.
Who directed The Persians?
The Persians was directed by Jean Prat.
Who stars in The Persians?
The principal cast of The Persians includes René Arrieu, Claude Martin, Maria Meriko, François Chaumette, Maurice Garrel.
When was The Persians released and how long is it?
The Persians was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for The Persians?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Persians was composed by Jean Prodromidès.