Itto

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

December 31, 1934

Original language

French

Spoken languages

French

Countries

France

Cast

Simone Berriau,Hubert Prélier,Léon Arvel,Bernard Rédor,Gina Yanne,Simone Bourday,Mériel,Aisha Fadah,Pauline Carton,Moulay Ibrahimand 11 more

Director

Jean Benoît-Lévy,Marie Epstein

Writer

Étienne Rey,Maurice Le Glay,Georges Duvernoy,Roger Féral

Cinematography

Georges Asselin,Philippe Agostini,Pierre Levent,Paul Parguel

Music

Albert Wolff

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0143315