Bechdel Test Movie List

/bech·del test/ n.
1. It has to have at least two [named] women in it
2. Who talk to each other
3. About something besides a man

[[2]] Confidentially Yours (1983) [imdb]

This movie passed 2 of 3 tests. It was entered by qwerty on 2023-02-14 01:49:41.

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qwerty said:
A secretary's boss is accused of murder and goes sleuthing to prove he didn't do it.

The lead character, Barbara, speaks to other women a few times.

First she argues with Vercel's wife, Marie-Christine, over the phone; Marie demands to see Vercel, then tries to get Barbara to go to the bank for her; Barbara keeps bringing up Vercel as a reason why she can't do what Marie's asking.

Second, Barbara talks to an unnamed maid at a hotel to inquire about Marie's activities; men are brought up.

Third, Barbara confronts a cashier called Paula about the calls she's been making Vercel.

Fourth, she talks to another unnamed woman who's looking to take Barbara's job as secretary; obviously Vercel is brought up a lot as well.

Fifth, Barbara disguises herself as a prostitute to investigate a nightclub and is confronted by an unnamed prostitute, who takes her to see the (male) pimp.

Two unnamed women briefly talk about Barbara.

Conclusion: would've passed if more of the female characters were named.
Message posted on 2023-02-14 01:49:41

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