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Call Me by Your Name

Call Me by Your Name

Representation Score

5.6/10

Fair

2017

R

Director

Luca Guadagnino

Runtime

132 minutes

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Call Me by Your Name stands out for its strong portrayal of queer relationships, making same-sex intimacy central to the plot. By focusing on the emotional and sexual experiences of Elio and Oliver, the film offers a nuanced look at queer identity and desire. However, the film's setting is limited to a specific upper-middle-class Eurocentric environment, lacking racial diversity. This narrow scope can limit its broader cultural impact. Overall, the film excels in challenging traditional gender roles and romantic clichés, offering a deep psychological exploration of identity and desire.

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Category Breakdown

Does Call Me by Your Name have LGBTQ+ representation?

Excellent

The film focuses on a romantic relationship between Elio and Oliver, highlighting their emotional and sexual intimacy with sensitivity and nuance.

How does Call Me by Your Name portray gender?

Good

The story challenges traditional masculine stereotypes by emphasizing intelligence and vulnerability. Female characters such as Elio's mother are portrayed with significant intellectual and emotional depth.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Call Me by Your Name?

Limited

Set in 1983 Northern Italy, the film depicts a largely homogeneous, Eurocentric environment. The lack of ethnic diversity within the primary cast results in a lower score for this category.

How does Call Me by Your Name represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative emphasizes personal connections and emotions over strict religious rules. It portrays a stable, intellectual family without falling into common negative family stereotypes.

Does Call Me by Your Name include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no significant portrayals of physical or neurological disabilities that play a central role in the plot.

Present on Screen

  • Strong focus on queer identity and emotional depth.
  • Nuanced depiction of same-sex intimacy.
  • Challenges traditional masculine stereotypes.
  • Intellectually rich female characters.

Limited or Absent

  • Limited racial and ethnic diversity.
  • Geographically and culturally narrow scope.

Official 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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