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.
Where to watch
Not streaming anywhere
Not on any streaming service in United States, and not available to rent.
Your rating
Your review
Cast
29 people
Simone Berriau
Itto
Also in
The Tender Enemy
Divine
Moulay Ibrahim
Hamou
No other roles listed
Jean Benoît-Lévy
Étienne Rey
Georges Duvernoy
Aisha Fadah
Aisha
No other roles listed
Marie Epstein
Roger Féral
Ben Brick
Miloud
No other roles listed
Maurice Le Glay
Simone Bourday
Françoise
Also in
He
Au Bonheur des Dames
Pauline Carton
Tante Anna
Known for
The Blood of a Poet
The Story of a Cheat
Marie Epstein Director · Jean Benoît-Lévy Director Georges Duvernoy Writer
United States release January 28, 1936 · Produced in France
Production
France
Produced in
Languages
Original language
French
Spoken on screen
French
Release dates
Türkiye · January 1, 1934
France · March 19, 1935
Theatrical
United States · January 28, 1936
Morocco
December 31, 1934 · Theatrical
Portugal
June 3, 1935
Spain
May 18, 1936 · Madrid
More from Marie Epstein
Other films they directed, best known first.
If you liked Itto
Picks that share its genres, themes, cast and crew.
Some details come from TheTVDB.