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Call Me by Your Name
Film · 2017
What hooked you in Call Me by Your Name was the way a transformative summer romance permanently alters the course of your life.
Books on the same thread
Beneath a Scarlet Sky
Mark T. Sullivan · Book · 2018
Like Call Me by Your Name, this story uses the backdrop of Italy to heighten the stakes of a life-changing romance that develops amidst a profound period of historical transition.
Three Junes
Julia Glass · Book · 2002
If the emotional depth of Call Me by Your Name resonated with you, this family saga offers a similar exploration of how love and loss define our most meaningful years.
Atonement
Ian McEwan · Book · 2009
This novel mirrors the sweltering, atmospheric intensity of Call Me by Your Name, capturing the specific tension of a summer moment that carries irreversible consequences for those involved.
Love Story
Erich Segal · Book · 1970
This classic shares the core emotional DNA of Call Me by Your Name, focusing on an all-consuming, formative romance that forces its protagonists to confront the reality of their futures.
Series on the same thread
We Are Who We Are
Luca Guadagnino · Series · 2020
Also directed by Luca Guadagnino, this series captures the same intimate, sensory approach to adolescent identity and first love found in the quiet, sun-drenched moments of Call Me by Your Name.
The Summer I Turned Pretty
Jenny Han · Series · 2022
This series echoes the central appeal of Call Me by Your Name by centering on a pivotal summer that acts as a catalyst for growth, self-discovery, and romantic awakening.
Heartstopper
Alice Oseman · Series · 2022
Fans of the tender self-discovery in Call Me by Your Name will appreciate this authentic portrayal of LGBTQ+ youth navigating the vulnerable, early stages of a profound first connection.
Love, Victor
Elizabeth Berger · Series · 2020
Much like the journey of Elio in Call Me by Your Name, this story focuses on the difficult but beautiful process of coming out and understanding one's own romantic desires.
Podcasts on the same thread
Capital University
Bryce Hall and Anthony Pompliano · Podcast · 2021
If Call Me by Your Name hit, Capital University shares the thread.
Cricket Et Al
Podcast
If Call Me by Your Name hit, Cricket Et Al shares the thread.
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Common questions
Is Call Me by Your Name set in the present day?
No, Call Me by Your Name is not set in the present day. The story takes place during the summer of 1983. It follows a 17-year-old named Elio who spends his time at his family's villa in Italy during that specific period.
What is the profession of Elio's father in Call Me by Your Name?
In Call Me by Your Name, Elio's father is a professor who specializes in Greco-Roman culture. He invites a graduate student named Oliver to their Italian villa during the summer of 1983 to assist him with his academic work.
Who is the graduate student that visits the villa in Call Me by Your Name?
The graduate student who arrives at the villa in Call Me by Your Name is named Oliver. He comes to the family home in Italy to assist Elio's father, a professor of Greco-Roman culture, during the summer of 1983.
How old is Elio in Call Me by Your Name?
Elio is 17 years old in Call Me by Your Name. The film centers on his experience during the summer of 1983 when he meets a graduate student named Oliver at his family's villa in Italy.