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

[[3]] Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) [imdb]

This movie passed 3 of 3 tests. It was entered by Mara_Jade on 2010-01-26 22:37:35.

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Mara_Jade said:
This movie has Padmé and her handmaidens and also Shmi, Anakins mother. Padmé talks to both her handmaidens and Shmi.
Message posted on 2010-01-26 22:37:35
monlynn said:
All conversations between women are carried out in a group with men present and also participating in them. But Padme's exchanges with other females are not focused on men or romance, so it just barely passes the test.
Message posted on 2010-06-16 16:49:52
Renee said:
That is a close-shave.
Message posted on 2010-06-17 09:12:26
Linhasxoc said:
Strictly speaking, the rules don't say men can't be present during the conversation, it just can't be about them. The conversation between Padmé and Shmi (with men participating) is about slavery and later podracing, so it passes.
Message posted on 2012-09-03 23:49:41

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