A young man starts a special relationship with his father's assistant in 80's Italy.
A special and trivial story at the same time (trivial meaning only that it is not of the domain of legend). The complex social and cultural context of the film offers an ideal context for a natural evolution of feelings induced by both instinct and a genuine attraction of two resonant personalities. The context (limited to just the summer, a silent but present fact) helps the experience to go almost without any of the imminent obstacles that any other circumstance would incur, making an impossible summer flirtation possible.
The importance of what has unfolded is beautifully stated via the father's monologue and the short end reminded us of the daily reality (at least of the time of the action) without ruining the effect.
One of my favorite authors, James Ivory became the oldest Oscar winner at 89 for the adaptation of André Aciman's novel.
Screenplay: James Ivory (adapted from a novel by André Aciman)
Directed by: Luca Guadagnino
Featuring: Armie Hammer, Timothée Chalamet, Michael Stuhlbarg, Amira Casar, Esther Garrel, Victory Du Bois
Rating: 10/10
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