Classic cinema

Rating: 10/10 (17 May 2020)

It captures the pace of the 80's perfectly, I was the same age a Elio in 81, what an exquisite time of life. We should all live in such idealistic surroundings & be blessed with cultured parents. Elio's relationship with his parents was sparsely written but so intelligent and nurturing. It was like watching a foreign film. Timothee's performance was extraordinary, he brings it all: the temperament, immaturity, innocents, the potential, excitement, longing, sexuality, self loathing and insecurity. Such a free performance it was beautiful to behold. Oliver's mark after his accident, the bruise on his hip seemed symbolic: A.I.D.S? The only time I was moved was when Elio told his father he thought Oliver was better than himself, I thought wow dude your so much better. I would have ended the scene there because Timothee's performance spoke volumes. His dad broke the moment & talked on & on; adding nothing. I'm such a back seat director. That said Classic cinema.