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]] Lolita (1997) [imdb]

This movie passed 3 of 3 tests (although dubious). It was entered by Victoria S on 2020-08-02 23:55:07.

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Victoria S said:
If you count a few comments that Charlotte Haze makes to Dolores 'Lolita' Haze about fidgeting with a doll, scolding her about playing loud music, screaming at her about going to summer camp, and yelling at her about where she left a picnic basket, or their maid, Louise, bidding them farewell, then I guess it passes.
Message posted on 2020-08-02 23:55:07
Emma Pelham said:
The first test states "two [named] women". One of the key points about this novel, and hence the film, is that Dolores (Lolita) is a child. Therefore any conversations involving her surely cannot count.

Further, the maid bidding them farewell barely counts as "talking to each other".

I'm dubious.
Message posted on 2023-02-05 13:19:58

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