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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.

Top Cast

  • Simone Berriau

    Simone Berriau

    Itto

  • Moulay Ibrahim

    Moulay Ibrahim

    Hamou

  • Aisha Fadah

    Aisha Fadah

    Aisha

  • Ben Brick

    Ben Brick

    Miloud

  • Simone Bourday

    Simone Bourday

    Françoise

  • Pauline Carton

    Pauline Carton

    Tante Anna

  • Maïa Severin

    Maïa Severin

    Madame Dumontier

  • Gina Yanne

    Gina Yanne

    La journaliste

  • Sylvette Fillacier

    Sylvette Fillacier

    La blédarde

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.

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