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]] Once (2006) [imdb]

This movie passed 2 of 3 tests. It was entered by Mireille on 2009-10-24 15:14:55.

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Mireille said:
"Girl" talks with her mother in unsubtitled Czech. Sadly my Czech is not up to snuff so I have no idea what they talked about. The only thing they do mention talking about is a man.
Message posted on 2009-10-24 15:14:55
Beth disagreed with the rating and said:
This movie passes.

Very deliberately, almost none of the characters are named. The central characters are known only as Guy and Girl, and many characters are also known just by what they do (i.e. "Guy's father, Girl's mother, Man watching TV, Lead Guitarist, etc). For this movie, the "named" rule doesn't really apply.

Girl and her mother had multiple conversations in the movie, almost entirely in Czech. I don't speak Czech myself, but it can be assumed that at least one of their exchanges is not about a man. Further, Girl talks to her daughter Ivanka a few times, asking her about her day and telling her she loves her. The girl is only a toddler and doesn't speak much, but she does call Girl "mommy" and react to what her mother says.
Message posted on 2015-11-13 09:02:54

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