For Athens - Europe Images International

Greeks versus Persians. Each side led by a powerful leader determined not to fail. Each leader a son: one of Democracy, the other of a Great King. The battles of Marathon and Salamis in 5th century BC were fought between the huge, as-yet-undefeated Persian army and the heroic citizen-soldiers of Greece — prepared to do anything to protect their freedom. 'For Athens' pits brilliant, ambitious Themistocles the Greek against Persian king Darius, builder of empires. Later, Darius’ son Xerxes returns to the site of his father’s defeat to avenge his shame. This fictional documentary 2X52’ episode HD mini-series spectacularly combines traditional acting with special effects. Greek democratic ideals rise up against a huge Persian imperialist army. Strategy and courage play out on land and on the sea as East meets West in the two battles that altered the course of history forevermore.