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A Matter of Honor (1966) directed by Luigi Zampa - Letterboxd

: Honor was not a private virtue but a public commodity. A threat to this honor—such as infidelity or a broken promise—demanded a public response, often through vendetta or "crimes of honor" ( delitto d'onore ). 10_Questione_d_onore

: In a dark twist, Efisio ultimately kills his innocent wife, Domenicangela, not because he believes she was unfaithful, but because admitting he was with her would prove he failed to carry out a required act of vengeance, thus ruining his "honor". Historical & Sociological Context A Matter of Honor (1966) directed by Luigi