Call Me Number One is a 2017 film based on the novel of the same name by André Esimoni. The film was directed by Italian director Luca Guadagniño, with a script written by James Ivory and starring Timothy Chalemette and Amir Hami.
Elio is the protagonist of the film, played by Timothy Chalemette. He is a seventeen-year-old Italian teenager, intelligent, sensitive and full of inner emotions. Elio meets Oliver during the summer at his family's Italian country estate and gradually falls into a deep affection for Oliver. He goes through inner struggles and growth, explores his sexuality and emotions, and finally accepts his love for Oliver. Elio's performance is full of delicate and emotional dimensions, and his growth and inner conflict resonate with the audience.
Oliver: Oliver is an American assistant, played by Amir Hamey. He came to Elio's home during the summer to live with Elio and his family. Oliver is a compelling, confident and charismatic young man. He developed a special intimacy with Elio and gradually developed a deep affection for Elio.
Oliver's character is free-spirited, charismatic and complex, and his presence makes Elio's life meaningful. The chemistry between these two characters and their personal inner journey are at the heart of the film's emotionally moving heart. The emotional exploration and expression between them is carried out throughout the story, presenting the complexities of growth, self-identification, and passionate love.
The film tells a story that takes place in rural Italy in the 1980s, telling the love story between Elio, a 17-year-old boy, and Oliver (played by Amir Hami), his father's American assistant. As the summer passed, the friendship between the two gradually evolved into a deeper relationship.
Non-verbal expressions are heavily used in the film, conveying emotions and thoughts through the actors' facial expressions, eye contact, and body language. This tacit communication is particularly prominent between Elio and Oliver, where the audience can feel the intimacy and emotional entanglement between them through subtle looks and gestures.
The film creates a poetic and pleasant atmosphere through the depiction of beautiful Italian rural landscapes and natural environments. These scenes echo the emotional interweaving between the characters, enhancing emotional resonance and expression.
The director used specific shot compositions and unconventional shooting angles to highlight the tensions and emotional conflicts between the characters. The use of stop-motion and close-up shots allows the audience to feel the inner fluctuations and emotional changes of the characters more deeply.
The film uses soft and warm tones, which gives the whole picture a warm and romantic atmosphere. The photographer used elements such as backlighting, sunset and natural light to create an emotional visual effect that further enhanced the narrative and viewing of the film.
A wealth of music and sound design is used in the film to resonate emotionally with the audience. The choice and use of music skillfully matches the plot and character development, allowing the audience to experience the emotional ups and downs and tension of the story more deeply.
Together, these expressions create a delicate and touching atmosphere, allowing the audience to deeply experience the emotions and inner conflicts of the characters. "Call Me No. 1" responds to the complex and real emotional themes of the film through accurate expression.
Call Me Number One has been praised for its excellent performance, beautiful photography, and soulful storytelling. Exploring themes of growth, sexuality, emotion and loss, the film has won widespread recognition from audiences and critics alike. It has received several awards and nominations, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a BAFTA Award.
The film expands the deep exploration of love and human nature, touches the audience's emotions through delicate and engaging expressions, and triggers deep thinking about true love and self-identity. "Call Me No. 1" has a unique aesthetic style and emotional resonance, and is a highly acclaimed film work.
