Call Me By Your Name (2017)
Call Me By Your Name (2017)Luca Guadagnino’s Call Me By Your Name is a breathtaking coming-of-age romance that beautifully captures the intensity of first love. Set in the sun-drenched Italian countryside in the summer of 1983, the film follows 17-year-old Elio (Timothée Chalamet), a highly intelligent yet emotionally inexperienced boy, who develops a deep connection with Oliver (Armie Hammer), a charismatic American graduate student staying at his family’s villa.
The film’s strength lies in its subtle, poetic storytelling. Chalamet delivers a career-defining performance, portraying Elio’s internal struggles with raw emotion, while Hammer’s charm and restraint make Oliver a captivating presence. Their chemistry feels natural and deeply affecting. The cinematography, filled with warm, nostalgic tones, enhances the film’s dreamy and melancholic atmosphere.
Sufjan Stevens’ hauntingly beautiful soundtrack, particularly Mystery of Love, adds to the emotional weight of the story. The film’s final scene, with Chalamet’s silent yet heartbreaking performance, is one of the most powerful endings in modern cinema. Call Me By Your Name is not just a romance—it’s a meditation on love, longing, and the fleeting nature of youth.
