Call Me by Your Name (2017)
"Is it better to speak or die?"
Movie · 2017 · 2h 12m · Released · Rated R · Romance, Drama
Synopsis
In the summer of 1983, a 17-year-old Elio spends his days in his family's villa in Italy. One day Oliver, a graduate student, arrives to assist Elio's father, a professor of Greco-Roman culture. Soon, Elio and Oliver discover a summer that will alter their lives forever.
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Cast
- Timothée Chalamet as Elio
- Armie Hammer as Oliver
- Michael Stuhlbarg as Mr. Perlman
- Amira Casar as Annella
- Esther Garrel as Marzia
- Victoire du Bois as Chiara
- Vanda Capriolo as Mafalda
- Antonio Rimoldi as Anchise
- Elena Bucci as Bambi
- Marco Sgrosso as Nico
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BingeNext's take
If you’re in the mood for a beautifully tender romance set against the sunlit backdrop of 1980s Italy, Call Me by Your Name is a film you’ll want to watch. It follows 17-year-old Elio as he navigates a summer that changes everything when Oliver, a graduate student, comes to stay at his family’s villa. The story feels intimate and heartfelt, capturing the awkwardness and intensity of first love with a quiet, reflective tone. Timothée Chalamet and Armie Hammer bring a natural warmth to their roles that makes their connection feel genuine and deeply affecting. This film is perfect for anyone who appreciates slow-burning dramas that focus on emotional depth and the beauty of fleeting moments. Watching it feels like stepping into a sun-drenched memory, where every glance and conversation carries weight and meaning.
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