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: 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 ).

This film, starring Ugo Tognazzi, serves as a sharp satirical critique of these archaic traditions. It is frequently studied as a prime example of the Commedia all'italiana genre. 10_Questione_d_onore

A Matter of Honor (1966) directed by Luigi Zampa - Letterboxd : Honor was not a private virtue but a public commodity