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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

[[1]] Beginners (2010) [imdb]

This movie passed 1 of 3 tests. It was entered by carolyna on 2011-07-04 01:52:19.

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carolyna said:
The female love interest has laryngitis in the first scene when she meets cute with the male lead. Naturally, he's enchanted by her. What's lovelier than a woman who can't speak?

Also, oops, I made a mistake in my submission just now on Midnight in Paris. Two women in that film do talk to each other at at least one point, but it's always in regard to a man. Also, a minor female character in MIP is characterized as "bright" just after her boyfriend is called "brilliant" (or the equivalent -- not sure of the latter word). Allen positively revels in his misogyny.
Message posted on 2011-07-04 01:52:19
clara said:
There is a very brief scence where Olivier's mother talks to another named woman in the museum about the question why she is already leaving (claiming that Olivier has a appendicitis).
And Anna replies to the woman from the rollerskating place.
But neither makes it pass the tests.
Message posted on 2011-10-18 12:47:49

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