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.

Cast

Maria Meriko

Queen Atossa

François Chaumette

Chorus leader

Maurice Garrel

Messenger

René Arrieu

Darius

Claude Martin

Xerxes