Itto (1934)
Drama
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.
Cast
Itto
Hamou
Saïd
Le médecin
Le colonel
Lieutenant Jean Dumontier
L'officier des renseignements
Sergent
Caporal
Aisha
M. Dumontier
Miloud
Françoise
Tante Anna
Madame Dumontier
La journaliste
La blédarde
Le père de Miloud
Crew
Director
Director
Writer
Dialogue
Novel
Dialogue
Adaptation
Cinematography
Cinematography
Cinematography
Cinematography
Music