Call Me By Your Name

Call Me By Your Name is a 2017 coming-of-age romantic drama film directed by Luca Guadagnino, based on the 2007 novel of the same name by André Aciman. The film stars Timothée Chalamet as Elio Perlman, a young man who falls in love with Oliver, a graduate student played by Armie Hammer, at his family's summer home in Piedmont, Italy. The film features a critically acclaimed soundtrack, including songs by Sufjan Stevens, The Psychedelic Furs, and Frank Ocean, and premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and Berlin International Film Festival. The film received widespread critical acclaim, with many praising the performances of Timothée Chalamet and Armie Hammer, as well as the direction of Luca Guadagnino and the cinematography of Sayombhu Mukdeeprom.

Plot

The film follows the story of Elio Perlman, a young man who spends his summer at his family's villa in Piedmont, Italy, where he meets Oliver, a graduate student who is working as an intern for Elio's father, Mr. Perlman, a professor of Greco-Roman culture at University of California, Berkeley. As the summer progresses, Elio and Oliver develop a close bond, and Elio finds himself falling in love with Oliver, who is charming and charismatic, and has a passion for Bach and Ravel. The film explores the complexities of their relationship, as well as the cultural and social context in which they live, including the Italian countryside, Lake Maggiore, and the Alps. The film also features a strong supporting cast, including Michael Stuhlbarg as Mr. Perlman, Amira Casar as Annella Perlman, and Esther Garrel as Marzia.

Production

The film was produced by Peter Spears, Luca Guadagnino, Emilie Georges, Rodrigo Teixeira, Marco Morabito, James Ivory, and Howard Rosenman, and was filmed on location in Piedmont, Italy, including Lake Maggiore, Bergamo, and Crespi d'Adda. The film's cinematography was handled by Sayombhu Mukdeeprom, who used a combination of 35mm film and digital cinematography to capture the beauty of the Italian countryside. The film's score was composed by Sufjan Stevens, who also contributed several original songs to the soundtrack, including Visions of Gideon and Mystery of Love. The film's editing was handled by Walter Fasano, who worked closely with Luca Guadagnino to create a nuanced and introspective film.

Cast

The film features a talented cast, including Timothée Chalamet as Elio Perlman, Armie Hammer as Oliver, Michael Stuhlbarg as Mr. Perlman, Amira Casar as Annella Perlman, and Esther Garrel as Marzia. The cast also includes Victoire Du Bois as Chiara, Vanda Capriolo as Mafalda, and Antonio Rimoldi as Anchise. The film's cast delivers strong performances, bringing depth and nuance to the characters and their relationships. The film's cast has been praised by critics, with many noting the chemistry between Timothée Chalamet and Armie Hammer, as well as the strong supporting performances from Michael Stuhlbarg and Amira Casar.

Reception

The film received widespread critical acclaim, with many praising the performances of Timothée Chalamet and Armie Hammer, as well as the direction of Luca Guadagnino and the cinematography of Sayombhu Mukdeeprom. The film holds a 97% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on reviews from critics such as A.O. Scott of The New York Times, Peter Travers of Rolling Stone, and Owen Gleiberman of Variety. The film was also a commercial success, grossing over $40 million at the box office and becoming one of the highest-grossing independent films of 2017. The film received several awards and nominations, including the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, which was won by James Ivory.

Themes

The film explores several themes, including love, desire, and identity, as well as the complexities of human relationships and the passage of time. The film is set in the 1980s, and explores the cultural and social context of the time, including the AIDS epidemic and the Cold War. The film also explores the theme of nostalgia, as Elio and Oliver reflect on their summer together and the memories they have made. The film's themes have been praised by critics, with many noting the nuance and depth of the film's exploration of human relationships. The film's themes are also reflected in the work of other artists, including André Aciman, James Ivory, and Sufjan Stevens.

Adaptation

The film is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by André Aciman, which was published in 2007 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. The novel was a critical and commercial success, and has been praised for its nuanced and introspective exploration of human relationships. The film's screenplay was written by James Ivory, who worked closely with Luca Guadagnino to bring the novel to life on screen. The film's adaptation has been praised by critics, with many noting the faithfulness of the film to the novel, as well as the ways in which the film expands and deepens the novel's themes and characters. The film's adaptation is also notable for its use of Italian locations, including Piedmont and Lake Maggiore, which add to the film's sense of place and atmosphere. Category:2017 films