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]] Sanjuro (1963) [imdb]

This movie passed 3 of 3 tests (although dubious). It was entered by MrJM on 2015-01-13 16:54:04.

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MrJM said:
1) Two female characters, a courtly mother and daughter.
2) Like Lady Macbeth, we do not learn the mother's first name. Almost none of the characters in the film could speak to her in such an informal manner.
3) They talk to each other about their circumstances and formulate some plans to help the samurai. Sometimes they speak to each other as though the men were not present, but it may be part of a ploy to guide those men's actions. Does that count as "about something besides a man"? I think so.
4) I think it passes the test, but perhaps just barely. After all, it is a period piece about Japanese samurai and Imperial Courtiers.
Message posted on 2015-01-13 16:54:04

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