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]] Anna Karenina (2012) [imdb]

This movie passed 2 of 3 tests. It was entered by ek on 2012-12-09 18:21:08.

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Mitchell Hundred disagreed with the rating and said:
I'm not so sure about that rating. There are a few scenes that might qualify as a pass (although I may have to rewatch it to make sure).

1. Near the beginning, Anna and Kitty talk about whether or not Anna is going to the ball, and Kitty's youthful idealism. Bronsky does come up in the conversation, but is far from the only topic.

2. Dolly and Kitty talk about the former's baby (not sure if it's male or female) and also relationships.

3. At the opera, Anna and Princess Michaela talk about the various society women (although that's mostly Michaela talking, so it might not count).

4. Towards the end, Dolly - I think it's Dolly - comes up to Anna in the restaurant and talks to her about how brave she was to do what she did, and about the relationship status of other couples.
Message posted on 2012-12-22 06:16:01

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