“Call Me by Your Name” (2017), directed by Luca Guadagnino, is a lush and poignant coming-of-age romantic drama set in the sun-drenched landscape of 1980s Italy. The film, based on the novel by André Aciman, centers around the sensitive and intelligent 17-year-old Elio Perlman, played by Timothée Chalamet. Elio spends his days in his family’s villa, transcribing and playing classical music, reading, and flirting with his friend Marzia. His world is turned upside down with the arrival of Oliver, a charming American scholar played by Armie Hammer, who comes to work as a summer intern for Elio’s father. Over the course of a sun-soaked summer, Elio and Oliver develop a tender and intimate relationship that will forever alter their understanding of love, desire, and identity. The film is celebrated for its sensitive portrayal of first love, exquisite cinematography, and a deeply affecting narrative that captures the joy and pain of youthful passion.
Call Me by Your Name
