A Matter of Dignity

Starring:Minas Christidis, Mary Chronopoulou, Despo Diamantidou, Nikos Fermas, Dimitris Hoptiris, Vasilis Kailas, Nikos Kourkoulos, Ellie Lambeti, Athena Michaelidou, Despoina Nikolaidou, Michalis Nikolinakos, Dimitris Papamichael, Giorgos Pappas, Zorz Sarri, Eleni Zafiriou, Markos Zervas, Dimitra Zeza
Studio: Fox Lorber
Product Type: DVD

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A Beautiful and Poignant Film!
Classic... must c !
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A Matter of Dignity
Starring: Minas Christidis , Mary Chronopoulou , Despo Diamantidou , Nikos Fermas , and Dimitris Hoptiris
Manufacturer: Fox Lorber
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Release Date: 2000-07-05

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A Beautiful and Poignant Film!.......2004-05-16

A Matter of Dignity is a film I thourougly enjoyed watching. I had never seen a Greek movie before, and this story made me want to see more. Chloe is a young woman torn between duty to her family and duty to herself. I could relate to her and her story without any difficulty. It was easy to put myself in her place and think: What would I do if I were faced with her dilemma? The scenes of her trying to blot out her pain with laughter, dancing and a few drinks are very powerful. The ending could have been different. Chloe's mother is, I think, typical of upper class women then and now. I would certainly watch this movie again.

Classic... must c !.......2002-06-07

The beautiful daughter of an upper-class Greek family realizes what she must do to survive as her family sinks into a morass of debt and dishonesty concocted to preserve their reputation.Cacoyannis creates a cynical portrait of Greek upper class life. A wealthy family is on the verge of bankruptcy, and driven by the paranoid and superficial mother, struggle to maintain a facade of security at the cost of strong family bonds. An exceptional drama that is beautifully acted and typical of Cacoyannis' masterful direction.

A Postcard from Post-War Athens.......2001-03-05

A fascinating snapshot of the Athenian aristocracy in the 1950's, impoverished and corrupted by decades of war. Michael Cacoyannis' leftist political leanings are not coveyed with any subtlety, but his direction, on shoestring budget (as usual for this era of Greek film), is impressive. The lovely Ellie Lambeti is also excellent as the lead. A Matter of Dignity is a short and thought-provoking film worth considering as an initial taste of the Greek cinema.

To Telefteo psemma ( The Last lie).......2000-11-21

Classic Greek movie theme. Summary: The daughter of an Athenian aristocrat strives to escape the dishonesty of her family, who is struggling to maintain a facade of wealth while they are actually on the verge of bankruptcy. Greek Language with English subtitles(Dolby Digital Mono). Full Screen format, filmed in B&W, No region code. Relative good quality of picture and sound.

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Real People, Real Awesome Movie
This is a GREAT film!
Accurate portrayal of small farms today
What A Triumph!!
A Heartfelt Documentary Starring Real People

Troublesome Creek - A Midwestern
Director: Steven Ascher , and Jeanne Jordan
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ASIN: B000BQ5J2W
Release Date: 2006-02-14

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Filmmaker Jeanne Jordan and her husband/coworker Steven Ascher decided to turn a 1990 visit to Jordan's parents--lifelong Iowa farmers--into the beginnings of a personal, self-deprecating film essay about one chapter in the plight of American family farms. Besieged with bank debt and ignored by a marketplace that favors huge corporate crop growers, the Jordans call it quits after spending their entire lives helping to feed this nation. Rather than rant about it, however, Jordan, who narrates the film and is often seen on camera with the rest of her rallying relatives, creates with Ascher a bemused, cinematic sigh over the decline of rural family life and the heroic dreams that fuel it. Watching as her parents silently watch old Westerns on TV--the elder couple's favorite pastime--Jordan notes how a life spent in heroic accord with the seasons (and on the wrong end of the global economy) is like the life of a movie cowboy who takes his stands and faces his showdowns. As we witness the Jordans dismantle their lives, resign themselves to retirement, and auction off most of their things, the family's sadness is palpable. But so is a certain bittersweet freedom that comes with change. In the end, Troublesome Creek is not only about farming but about the mutable nature, for better or worse, of everything in American life. --Tom Keogh

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Red River, High Noon, Gunsmoke - Westerns, where the bad guys sometimes won but never prevailed. Troublesome Creek is a Midwestern. It's the story of the Jordan family's struggle to save their Iowa farm. From crossing the Mississippi in 1867 to driving to Daddy Date Night in 1967. From fighting off the Crooked Creek Gang in the 1880s to fighting off the bank today. Now, with their backs against the wall, the Jordans confront the very worst with their very best. Troublesome Creek is wry and emotional without being sentimental. It's a cliffhanger about history, loss and the humor and deep character that settled America, and now preside at its unsettling.

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Real People, Real Awesome Movie.......2003-05-17

This film was actually taped in my community. Many of my classmates can be seen in the sale scenes. I still remember the buzz going around the town about the film. I love it, and if you love it to, feel free to visit Anita, Iowa.

This is a GREAT film!.......2002-12-03

I show this video during the "American Dream" unit that I teach to my junior English students. This video fits in perfectly because it highlights the classic struggle that today's farmers have, and it helps students compare today's dream with that of the past. I live in Iowa, and this movie could probably be played out in real life among many of my students' families. I would definitely recommend this movie to anyone who enjoys documentaries. I have never tired of seeing it!

Accurate portrayal of small farms today.......2002-01-12

I just saw this documentary the Independent Film Channel and found myself quite drawn into it. Having grown up on a farm in Southern Indiana, and still active in farming while working full-time off the farm, I found many things very familiar to me. Russel and Mary Jane Jordan fondly reminded me of so many farming couples I recall from my youth. They are an ardent, persistent lot, coming out of the great depression and World War II with not much more than their dreams and work ethic.

Viewing this film, I felt a persistent sadness, not only for the Jordan family, but also for so many small farmers like them who are having to deal with the changing tide in agriculture. The time when a farmer could raise a family on a few hundred acres or less is gone. The account of farming and farm life is accurate. The plight of small farmers today is also accurate.

What A Triumph!!.......2001-07-26

I saw this film on the Sundance Channel last year, and have been trying to find it ever since. Its a deeply personal documentary made by a daughter about her family's struggle to maintain dignity and happiness in a time of financial doom. Jeanne Jordan returns to rural Iowa where she was raised, in effort to shed some light on the true strength of her family. Her parents, in an effort to settle their debts to a large midwestern farming bank, are forced to sell off most of their personal belongings, so they may keep the farmland within the family. What is so great about the film is that it was made by someone who is not a mere outsider to the subjects, but a sypathetic and supportive participant in the ordeal itself. Jeanne Jordan provides a lot of historical background about her family, and also shows that although they are in the midst of bad times, they can still maintain a level of positivity and humor. It plays out like a movie really. And although there are a lot of really touching moments, it steers clear of becoming too sentimental. She narrates the film very well, filling in the details when needed, and pulling back when they are easily visible. And she says some really powerful things about growing up on a farm, which is a lifestyle that many of us cant even begin to understand. Jordan sums it up beautifully when, near the end, she states "Growing up on a farm is probably like growing up on the coasts, you can never go to far without feeling bereft in some way." Very moving film. One of the best documentaries Ive seen.

A Heartfelt Documentary Starring Real People.......2000-12-07

I saw this video with a slightly different perspective than other viewers. The couple in the documentary lived in my community. My mom sold Avon to Mary Jane Jordan, the woman in the documentary; she was one of the sweetest ladies I've ever known. Two of her daughters have been my teachers, and one of her granddaughters was a close friend. I wrote this review so that you would not only know that the film is fabulous and truly heartfelt but that the people are REAL. They are real people with real emotions, and this documentary captures all their very real feelings and reactions in the toughest of times. I highly recommend it to anyone of any age.

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