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Director Michael Cacoyannis createsia cynical portrait of Greek upper class life with
A Matter Of Dignity,ia powerful film that follows one woman’s struggleito escape
theidishonesty andiconceit of her family.
Chloe (Ellie
Lambetti) isitheibeautiful daughter ofia distinguished Athenian industrialist (George
Pappas) who finds himself drowning underia sea of debt. The family, proud of their
prominent social position, strugglesito maintainia façade of wealthito little avail.
With bankruptcy imminent, their only hope isifor Chloeito acceptia marriage
proposal fromia Greek-American millionaire despite her loveifor another man.
Torn between passion andiduty, Chloe must choose her destiny.
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