In this late scene, after seeing off his 24-year-old lover, Oliver, from America, and who had been in Italy on a student program, the seventeen-year-old Elio (Timothée Chalamet), feeling a bit confused about his profound connection with Oliver, is given a pep talk by his father, played by Michael Stuhlbarg.
If you haven’t seen this film, I would recommend that you do. I watched it when I was myself grieving for the loss of my American partner. It therefore hit the spot, making a huge impression on me at the time. In fact, so much so that I lost count of the number of times I watched it!
Because of the way the film was made, you feel as though you are in Italy with the characters. Call Me by Your Name is at one and the same time both extremely moving and very satisfying. Also, as films go, it is very unusual. In my opinion, it is also unforgettable. I believe this was the first truly gay movie I had ever watched. I’m glad I didn’t miss it, though. If you like films that move your soul, this is the film for you.
