Itto (1934)

Filmed in French Morocco, Itto's dialogue is spoken primarily in the tribal Chleuh language. The jingoistic story concerns a series of clashes between French occupational forces and a rebellious Chleuh chieftain. Itto (Simone Berriau), chief's daughter, becomes embroiled in a romance with a Moroccan tribesman who has gone over to the French side. It is implied in Itto that it's okay to betray one's own people if it will preserve French colonialism in Africa. To modern viewers, the rampant chauvinism in Itto is a difficult pill to swallow.

Date of release
1934-12-31
TMDB
7.0 / 10 (1)
Runtime
1h 57m
Genres
Drama
Director
Jean Benoît-Lévy, Marie Epstein

Casting

Interesting facts

Itto is a 1934 French drama film directed by Jean Benoît-Lévy and Marie Epstein and starring Simone Berriau, Simone Bourday and Hubert Prélier. It was shot on location in Morocco.

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