Drama - 'Call Me by Your Name'

 Drama - 'Call Me by Your Name' 

Today, I'll be elaborating upon the opening sequence of Call Me by Your Name. Directed by Luca Guadagnino, an Italian film director, producer and screenwriter. The production companies for this film include; 'RT Features', 'Lacinefacture' and 'Frenesy Film'. 

How are the audience engaged? 

Audiences are instantaneously informed that it is the summer of 1983. Capturing their attention and therefore engaging them rapidly before the scene has even began. We are then told due to text on the screen, that the film is set 'somewhere in northern Italy'. Establishing the context. There is no soundtrack within this scene, just the diegetic sound effect of the birds faintly chirping within the beautiful appeal of northern Italy. 

We are introduced to two initial characters, a boy who appears to be dressing himself and a girl. They appear comfortable around each other. The dynamic of their relationship, may intrigue audiences helping engage them further. 

We are then introduced to two new characters, the man wearing the blue t-shirt costume introduces himself as 'Oliver' with use of diegetic dialogue. We understand that the first male character introduced's name is Elio. As the woman who joins the man on the right, shouts his name. We can understand that they are a family. The audience are engaged in the apprehension of new introductions. 

Elio and Oliver are then introduced, the audience remains engaged considering what the dynamic of their relationship will be. Elio then shows Oliver up to where he'll be staying. Oliver takes a much needed rest after travelling, therefore easy to assume that the family are allowing him to stay for unknown reasons as of now. 

It is clearly later in the day, due to the lighting change. The atmosphere seems more moody, due to the cool tones exhibited through the window. Furthermore, engaging audiences within the aspects of ambience. Then, we hear the pleonastic sound effect of the bell. Informing Elio that it is time for the family meal, which he attends.

What tone / genre is set? 

The tone appears vibrant, as the colour palette within this opening sequence exudes an array of positive colours. Such as yellows, connoting to happiness and bliss. Then greens, connoting to nature in its purest form. These colours help set the tone of vibrancy, this also helps adhere to the summer atmosphere director Guadagnino is trying to implement. Which he's done successfully. It isn't apparent that the genre is drama yet, however this genre may distinguished further on within the movie. 

Setting / Where & When? 

It is clear due to the text, that the film is set 'somewhere in northern Italy' and within the 'summer of 1983'. 

What do you think the narrative will be?

I think the narrative will be about exploring the beauty of nature and northern Italy, featuring a gorgeous holiday with many events and circumstances that arise. Following conventions of a standard drama film / movie. 

What is the dynamic of the characters in this sequence? 

It is hard to gage a sense of dynamic within this opening sequence, but we can see that the first two characters introduced are fairly close with each other. We can tell that Elio and his parents have a normal relationship, as they parent him via calling his name. We cannot tell the relationship between Elio and Oliver as of now. 

The opening sequence itself)