Call Me by Your Name (2017) is a poignant coming-of-age romantic drama directed by Luca Guadagnino, based on André Aciman’s novel. Set in the summer of 1983 in northern Italy, the film follows Elio Perlman (Timothée Chalamet), a 17-year-old boy who lives with his family. His life is turned upside down when Oliver (Armie Hammer), a charismatic American graduate student, arrives to stay with them for the summer. Over the course of the season, Elio and Oliver develop a passionate and complicated romantic relationship, filled with intense emotions, desire, and the challenges of identity and self-discovery.

The film explores themes of first love, longing, identity, and the bittersweet nature of memories. The stunning cinematography, set against the idyllic Italian landscape, adds to the film’s sensory, emotional experience. Timothée Chalamet and Armie Hammer deliver standout performances that capture the vulnerability and intensity of their characters’ journey.

Call Me by Your Name received widespread critical acclaim for its sensitive portrayal of love and desire, and Timothée Chalamet’s performance earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. The film also won an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay.