Itto

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.

Country:

France

Genre:

Drama

Duration:

117 minutes

Year:

1934

Director:

Marie Epstein

Cast:

Itto

Hamou

Aisha

Miloud

Françoise

Crew:

Director

Director

Novel

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