It's never too late, they say. I've finally watched this film and all I can say is that, if you haven't watched it, go and do it 'cause it will move you for sure. It is the heartbreaking story of the first love, the discovery of those feelings that you feel for the first time, the sadness of knowing it has to end, the fear of love and being loved (plus, in this film we have a homosexual love), the inexperience, it is the "crazy" thoughts you have and the "crazy" actions you do.
In this film though, the first love from Elio is Oliver, a doctoral student that spends the summer with Elio's family, helping out Elio's father, Professor Pelman, to do some research.
I've always thought that an image is worth a thousand words and in this case, I think that the scene where Elio's father addresses his son is the summary of the whole movie. Not just the story, but also the way Luca Guadagnino, the director, conceived this film; and I'm saying that because it is simple, indoors, no music, just a father speaking to his son from the bottom of his heart. It is a three and a half minutes scene that everyone should watch, at least, once in his life.
Needless to say that, Guadagnino's talent is so incredible that, even if you watch the film during winter, it will make you feel as if you where in summer, in Northern Italy with friends, hanging around with your bikes, reading a book in your bed, by the pool on a super hot day, sleeping with your windows open and listening to the crickets, falling in love, making love or heartbroken.
Armie Hammer and Timothée Chalamet showcase great performances and chemistry, and you totally identify yourself with them, wether if your first love loved you in return or it was an unrequited love.
In case you've already watched the film, here you have the scene I was talking about before. If you don't, watch the film, and you will see how powerful and beautiful it is.
Call me by your name and I'll call you by mine. Elio, Oliver; Oliver, Elio.
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