
The Cocktail Hostesses
1973

Representation Score
Minimal
1990
Director
Didier Kaminka
Runtime
92 minutes
Average Rating
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The film operates within the conventions of late-20th-century European comedy, emphasizing situational humor over progressive social critique. While women are central to the narrative, their methods for navigating corporate hierarchies rely on traditional sexualized clichés. The film lacks any clear representation of racial, ethnic, or disability diversity. It follows a narrow focus on social maneuvering rather than challenging systemic hierarchies.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or those with non-cisgender identities. The plot revolves around a transactional relationship between women and a male boss, reinforcing traditional gender roles.
Female protagonists play key roles in the story, but their influence is tied to their sexual appeal. This reliance on gendered clichés may perpetuate rather than challenge conventional power dynamics.
No information is available about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast. There is no indication of diverse representation or non-majority casting.
The story examines corporate ambition and transactional morality through a comedic lens. It does not provide a systemic critique of institutions or deconstruct social structures.
The narrative does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. There is no representation of neurodivergence or chronic health conditions.
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Official Synopsis
Two women who want a raise, realize that they can easily get what they want, if they sleep with their boss.

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