Not another love story

Rating: 9/10 (6 February 2018)

We could be talking about just one more love story, except for the fact that what Elio and Oliver had gone much deeper than we are used to having in a relationship.
Luca Guadagnino takes us to this perfect summer dream where every color seems to be intensified by a brilliant sunshine, in a warm weather that almost dismiss wearing clothes. It is the kind of scenery that everyone could picture a beautiful -first love story.
However, what makes this romance special is that it comes from a emotion of fear. But where is there fear, there is also a desire, and breaking through it together it is like making a pact.
A lovely celebration of sensory pleasure has started since then, be it in the form of food, flesh or music. They surrendered themselves to the best what a moment can bring, just by being present and feeling.
There was something so natural in how this relationship unfolded that it seems as if remaining in secret front others judgment allowed them to be whoever they want. Is like having finding freedom in a prison. The couple is lost in a space of enjoyment and we are also together, being driven by wide shots to close ups of pleasure.
Call me by your name is labelled by many as gay film, which confirms how people's mindsets are still boxed. Nobody seems to care that much, or feel shocked, about a totally naked woman. It's the men. Anyway, what it´s up to us, the audience, to enjoy our sense of voyeurism rather stare at other people's gender.