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]] Roman holiday (1953) [imdb]

This movie passed 3 of 3 tests. It was entered by artemis on 2010-09-08 13:32:34.

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Red Peppers said:
This would only be true if Ann is considered to be 2 people, the Princess Ann and the non-princess Anya. And the conversations that she has with herself about things not related to men are all internal.
Message posted on 2014-09-22 14:14:56
Alexa Smith said:
Ann is one person not two
Message posted on 2014-12-10 22:37:23
neil (webmaster) said:
I've updated the rating from 3/3 to 2/3.
Message posted on 2014-12-13 10:08:36
Layla said:
Doesn't Ann talk to her assistant(?) about her schedule for the day right before her anxiety attack?
Message posted on 2015-01-09 02:06:49
Kira said:
Her assistant (chief lady in waiting) is Countess Vereberg... and yes, I recall a conversation between her and Princess Ann about Princess Ann's schedule early in the film.
Message posted on 2015-04-14 20:46:02
Jim said:
Audrey Hepburn's character, Princess Ann, has a long conversation with her Margaret Rawlings' character, Countess Vereberg. If you don't believe me, here's a piece of the relevant script:

Princess Ann: I hate this nightgown. I hate all my nightgowns, and I hate all my underwear too.

Countess: My dear, you have lovely things.

Princess Ann: But I'm not two hundred years old. Why can't I sleep in pajamas?

Countess: Pajamas?

Princess Ann: Just the top part. Did you know that there are people who sleep with absolutely nothing on at all?

Countess: I rejoice to say I do not.

And if the few quotes aren't enough, here, watch most of the scene on YouTube:

tinyurl.com/ocfu3b6

If you don't trust the link, then go to YouTube and search for:

Roman Holiday (6/10) Movie CLIP - Princess Ann's Breakdown (1953) HD

Next time, you might want to consider actually SEEING the movie.

This movie passes 3 out of 3. End of discussion.
Message posted on 2015-12-18 02:01:22
neil (webmaster) said:
I've updated the rating from 2/3 to 3/3.
Message posted on 2015-12-20 22:04:37

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