Call Me by Your Name
dir. Luca Guadagnino · 2017
Experiencing deep emotional connections can profoundly shape our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
Feature
Coming of Age
Mood
Romantic / Melancholic
Look
lush and sun-drenched, with rich colors and soft focus
Structure
episodic with a focus on sensory experiences
Plot
In the summer of 1983, a 17-year-old Elio spends his days in his family's villa in Italy. One day Oliver, a graduate student, arrives to assist Elio's father, a professor of Greco-Roman culture. Soon, Elio and Oliver discover a summer that will alter their lives forever.
Why watch
"Call Me by Your Name" envelops the viewer in a sun-soaked summer of first love, where every glance and touch resonates with the bittersweetness of fleeting youth. Its lush visuals and profound emotional depth create an unforgettable exploration of desire and identity that lingers long after the credits roll.
Talking points
- the experience of first love
- cultural attitudes towards sexuality
- the impact of nostalgia
- the intersection of youth and adulthood
Cultural context
1980s ItalyLGBTQ+ representationintellectual discoursefamilial expectations