Call Me By Your Name Trivia

1. The "Call Me By Your Name" soundtrack includes a rap song played during volleyball. What is it?

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Answer: Paris Latino

"Paris Latino" is the song played during the volleyball game. The song was originally written by Carlos Perez and José Perez. It was released in 1983 and performed by the group, Bandolero. However, "Call Me By Your Name" used a cover version that was performed by the group, Star Academy 2.

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Answer: His bedroom

The Perlmans spend their summers in their villa in Northern Italy and each year Professor Perlman hires a graduate student to help with his work. Elio and his girlfriend, Marzia, are upstairs in his bedroom when they hear a car pull up to the driveway. "The usurper," Elio whispers conspiratorially to Marzia, as he goes over to the window to get a look at Oliver. "He seems very confident," Elio observes as he watches Oliver making his introductions to his parents. Elio heads down to meet the new resident. "May I bring your things up to your room?" Elio asks politely, before turning to his mother, Annella, for confirmation. "My room?" Oliver yawns as he follows Elio up the stairs. Elio shows him into his bedroom, clearing away his clothes and guitar. Oliver, exhausted from his journey, proceeds to collapse facedown onto Elio's bed. "My room is now your room. I'll be next door. We have to share the bathroom. It's my only way out," Elio explains, before noticing that Oliver is already fast asleep. Elio laughs nervously. He is talking to no one. The screenplay by James Ivory reveals that the room Elio moves into is actually a walk-in wardrobe that was re-purposed into a bedroom, which might explain why the only exit from that room is through the attached bathroom. It's ironic that Oliver's arrival sends Elio quite literally into a closet, when Elio turns out to be the least likely of the two men to live a closeted lifestyle.

From Quiz Call Me by Your Name (2017)

Answer: He is a graduate student coming to do research with Elio's father.

Elio's father (Michael Stuhlbarg) is a professor of archaeology who has a graduate student come to his house for the duration of each summer to help him with his research. Near the beginning of the film, Mr. Perlman tests Oliver's knowledge by deliberately making an etymological mistake - Oliver passes the test with flying colours. At the time that the film is set, Elio is 17 and Oliver is 24.

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Answer: Anchise

Anchise is the Perlmans' handyman, grounds keeper, chauffeur, gardener, etc. When Oliver fell not only did he injure his body he also dented the bike which Anchise repaired. Oliver shows Elio the scrape he got during the fall and that Anchise had applied some black ointment to it.

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Answer: Star of David

Oliver heads down the morning after his arrival for breakfast and locates the Perlmans outside on the patio. It's a gorgeous day. Elio offers to show Oliver around the town, as Oliver attempts to crack open a soft-boiled egg but overdoes it. The housekeeper, Mafalda, helps him with another and Oliver practically inhales it, all the while making appreciative noises. Elio can't help but stare at their guest. "Have another egg," Annella says affectionately, which makes Oliver embarrassed. "No, I know myself too well," he says as he wipes his mouth on his napkin. "If I have a second, I'm just gonna have a third, and then a fourth, and then you're just gonna have to roll me out of here." Elio listens with interest, intimidated and yet intrigued by Oliver's self-awareness. He lowers his eyes and notices the Star of David that Oliver wears on a necklace around his neck. Elio and Oliver couldn't be more different, with Elio's introspective and observant nature contrasting with Oliver's more confident and outgoing personality. But their shared Jewish heritage quickly becomes a source of commonality for the two men. Elio explains his family's ethnicity to Oliver at the Crema town square. "We are Jewish but also American, Italian, French... somewhat atypical combination. Besides my family you are probably the only other Jew to set foot in this town," he says. "I'm from a small town in New England," Oliver shares. "I know what it's like to be the odd Jew out."

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Answer: The usurper

Elio is up in his room moving his things for the summer guest. He is visited by his friend Marzia, a French student. He suddenly hears a car pulling up outside. His mom yells upstairs to let Elio know the student has arrived. Elio says to Marzia, "The usurper." He calls Oliver the usurper because like every summer, once the new graduating student arrives he must vacate his room and move to the smaller room next door. To usurp is to take over one's place or position.

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Answer: "Later."

Oliver firsts says "Later" on the evening of his arrival, when he asks Elio to make his excuses for him for missing dinner and thanks him for his bedroom. Oliver uses the word to signal the end of the conversation, as he goes back to sleep. He uses a perfunctory "Later" again when he makes his somewhat abrupt departure from Elio in Crema. Elio was in the midst of answering Oliver's question about what there was to do here, when Oliver begins packing up his things and claims his bike. Elio follows suit but loses his balance slightly, causing Oliver to place his hand on his shoulder to steady him. "Later," he says, as he rides off. Elio ponders for a moment, before riding off in the opposite direction. When Oliver gives Elio an impromptu shoulder massage in between sets of a volleyball game, he offers a brusque "Later" as he runs back to continue the game. Later that evening, Elio seems visibly disappointed when he arrives at the dinner table to find Oliver missing. "He's late," Annella remarks, noticing her son taking in the empty seat. "Don't you think he's impolite when he says 'Later'? Arrogant?" Elio asks in Italian. "I don't think he's arrogant," Professor Perlman replies as he pours the wine. "Just watch," Elio says. "This is how he'll say goodbye to us when the time comes. With his 'Later'." When Mafalda arrives with a platter of food, Annella instructs her to take Oliver's plates away. As the place setting next to him is removed swiftly, Elio looks over at his mother with a surprised, almost hurt expression on his face. He quickly recovers, however, and shifts his chair over to occupy part of the empty space. Elio is feigning disinterest, even animosity, as a means of dealing with his conflicting feelings about Oliver.

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Answer: Latkes

It is the winter time and the Perlmans are preparing for Hanukkah dinner. Elio comes into the kitchen and greets Mafalda with a hug and kiss that shows he has matured since Oliver. Mafalda is preparing a Hanukkah dish known as latkes and Elio grabs one for sampling. He obviously likes the potato pancake since he says, "Mmm... Latkes." Latkes are a traditional dish eaten during the eight-day Hanukkah celebration. The introduction of latkes into the story has to give further credence to the Perlmans supporting Elio's choices and especially his decision to wear his Star of David openly.

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Answer: guitar and piano

Oliver is lying down on a towel in the grass, apparently asleep, while Elio sits on a nearby bench playing a Bach cantata on his guitar. "Sounds nice," Oliver mumbles appreciatively. "Play it again, will you?" Elio thinks about it for a moment, then sets down the guitar and walks towards the villa with purpose. "Follow me," he says as he passes Oliver. Elio enters the living room and sits down at the piano. He waits until he's sure that Oliver is within earshot and begins playing. It's the same melody, but the song sounds markedly different. Elio is clearly enjoying putting on this performance for Oliver, exaggerating every flourish and showing off a little. "That sounds different. Did you change it?" Oliver is standing just in front of the big double doors, leaning on an armchair for support. "I changed it a little bit," Elio confesses. "I just played it the way Liszt would have played it if he'd altered Bach's version." Oliver asks Elio to play the song again. "Play what again?" Elio asks innocently. "The thing you played outside," Oliver replies. "Oh, you want me to play the thing I played outside?" Elio says. The only thing Elio is playing is Oliver. "Please," Oliver says. Elio begins playing, but it is yet again different from the two previous versions. Harsher. "I can't believe you changed it again!" Oliver exclaims. We can't tell if he's annoyed or impressed. "I just played it the way Busoni would have played it if he'd altered Liszt's version," Elio offers. "And what is wrong with Bach, the way Bach would have played Bach's version?" Oliver asks impatiently. "Bach never wrote it for guitar. In fact, we're not even sure Bach wrote it at all," Elio clarifies, clearly enjoying Oliver's frustration. "Forget I asked," Oliver says as he throws his hands up in the air and heads out the door. Elio immediately begins playing the original version, gently and lovingly, coaxing Oliver back into the room. He turns to watch Oliver as he perches on the end of the couch and closes his eyes, enjoying the music.

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Answer: Volleyball

Elio and his friends are hanging out and some of them, including Oliver, are playing volleyball. During a break in the game, Oliver comes over to get some water, and massages Elio's shoulders. Both characters are topless, and it is the first physical contact between the two of them.

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Answer: Peter Spears & Spears

Peter Spears is Issac in the film and is half of a gay couple. Within the family the couple is lovingly called Sonny and Cher by Annella, although they look more like Laurel and Hardy. Isaac, in his pink suit with boutonniere, takes an interest in sharing Sammy's snapshots. Isaac and Mounir sent Elio the flower shirt he wore during dinner the night of their visit.

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Answer: 'Love My Way' by The Psychedelic Furs

The scene starts with a shot of Oliver's shoes as he dances to the music, before cutting to a wider shot that shows him completely losing himself on the dance floor. Elio is initially smoking a cigarette and watching the disco, but decides to get up himself after watching Oliver. The three incorrect answers were the top three songs from Billboard Hot 100 end of year chart in 1982 (the year 'Love My Way' was released). Olivia Newton-John was first, Survivor second and Joan Jett third.

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Answer: Fiat

Oliver is driven to the villa in a Fiat. Anchise brings Oliver to the villa so it is safe to believe it is his personal automobile. The car, which was actually a Fiat 127 Hatchback, can be seen parked alongside the Perlmans' car as Elio and Oliver are outside chatting about Chiara. The 127 was the first hatchback for Fiat. If you watch the car closely you see the hinges on top indicative of the hatchback.

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Answer: He confesses his feelings for him.

Elio uses his musical ability and book smarts to compensate for his lack of life experience, so his decision to confess his feelings for Oliver is a turning point in many ways. When Oliver mistakenly attributes the memorial in the center of the town square to the second World War, Elio corrects him. "This is World War I. You'd have to be at least 80 years old to have known any of them," he says. "I never even heard of the Battle of Piave," Oliver says as he starts to walk around the memorial. "Battle of Piave was one of the most lethal battles of World War I. A hundred and seventy thousand people died," Elio remarks. "Is there anything you don't know?" Oliver asks rhetorically. Elio laughs, shakes his head, and takes a drag from his cigarette. "I know nothing, Oliver," he says as he walks round to the other side of the memorial. "Well, you seem to know more than anybody else around here," Oliver says. "Well, if you only knew how little I know about the things that matter," Elio replies. Oliver knows what Elio is talking about but isn't prepared to face it. "Why are you telling me this?" he asks. "'Cause I thought you should know," Elio replies. "Because I wanted you to know." Elio walks round the memorial to meet Oliver on the other side. "Because there's no one else I can say this to but you," he says, all the while holding his gaze. When Oliver asks if he's saying what he thinks he's saying, Elio nods his answer. "I shouldn't have said anything," Elio eventually admits. "Just pretend you never did," Oliver replies. "Does that mean we're on speaking terms, but not really?" Elio asks. Oliver stops and turns around to face Elio. "It means we can't talk about those kinds of things," he says, as he hands Elio the pages of his manuscript to place in his backpack. Elio gets on his bike and for once leads the way. Oliver follows.

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Answer: At a World War I memorial

The two of them cycle into town and arrive at a memorial for the Battle of Piave, a topic that Elio knows a lot more about than Oliver. Oliver asks him "is there anything you don't know?", to which Elio replies "I know nothing Oliver...about the things that matter". Understanding his meaning, Oliver asks "Why are you telling me this?", and Elio ultimately replies "because I wanted you to know". Despite the fact that their relationship is growing, Oliver tries to discourage Elio from letting it go any further.

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Answer: Philology 101

Oliver gives such a long and drawn out explanation of how the apricot got its name through language after language, country after country. When he is done he gives a little smile and says it was courtesy of philology 101. Oliver tells the Perlmans everything they already know about the word 'apricot'. The professor says to him, "Flying colors," as he makes the sign of the cross. Elio says to Oliver, "He does this every year." Philology is knowing the very beginnings of the word all the way through all its languages and countries to present day usage.

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Answer: nosebleed

Elio brings Oliver to his special place - a pond where spring water from the Alpi Orobie mountains collects. They kiss while sunbathing on the shores of the pond, but Oliver stops things from progressing any further. Later, Elio, Oliver, and the Perlmans are having lunch in the patio with a middle-aged Italian couple who are engaged in a spirited discussion. Elio's nose starts to bleed during dessert and he rushes into the kitchen to look for some ice. Oliver is alarmed but the Perlmans are not concerned. "It's nothing," Annella explains. "It happens all the time." Oliver excuses himself and finds Elio inside sitting on the floor. He joins him. "I'm a mess," Elio says, as he looks down at the napkin he's been using to stop the nosebleed, which has bright red stains in it. Oliver strokes Elio's leg tenderly, then takes his left foot in his hands and begins massaging it until Elio grimaces in pain. "Where did you learn to do that?" he asks as he grabs Oliver's shoulder to steady himself. "My bubbe used to do this for us when we were sick. Trust me, it helps," Oliver offers. Elio begins stroking Oliver's neck with his fingers and finds the Star of David around his neck. "I used to have one of these," Elio says. "You used to?" Oliver asks. "How come you never wear it?" Elio thinks for a moment. "My mother says we are Jews of discretion," he finally says. "Well," Oliver says as he moves on to the other foot, "I guess that works for your mother." Oliver finishes what he's doing, and kisses Elio's foot tenderly. Marzia and Chiara arrive to check in on Elio. Later, when they go swimming in the river, Elio is wearing his Star of David necklace.

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Answer: "I'll call you by mine."

"Call me by your name, and I'll call you by mine" can be interpreted in many ways, one of which is that it asserts the complete confidence and safety that they characters can have with one another. After they have slept together, Elio and Oliver spend more and more time together. Later in the film they go on a three-day trip to the city of Bergamo, encouraged by Elio's parents.

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Answer: peach

Annella grows fruit trees in the garden of the villa. They have peaches, cherries, apricots, and pomegranates. Elio picks two ripe peaches from a tree in the garden and eats one on the mattress in the attic. He stops reading his book and ponders the second peach. The camera lingers on Elio's face as he gives in to his impulses, registering the changes in his expression as it goes from curiosity to excitement, release and finally shame. He places the remains of the peach on the table next to him and rolls over to sleep. Oliver finds him a little while later and begins kissing him. "What did you do?" he asks. "Nothing," Elio replies. Oliver picks up the peach with a chuckle. "Oh, I see," he says. He places a finger inside the peach. "Please don't do that," Elio says repeatedly, his pleas becoming more urgent when Oliver doesn't stop. Elio brings his hand up to Oliver, who grabs it by the wrist, holding it down. With the other hand, Oliver makes as if to eat the peach. "Why are you doing this to me?" Elio asks as he smacks Oliver's hand away, and they jostle about on the bed. Overcome with emotion, Elio suddenly breaks down and cries, hugging Oliver around the waist and burying his face in his lap. Oliver puts the peach down, and cradles Elio as he cries into his shoulder. "Sorry," Elio says when he recovers. "It's okay," Oliver says, before kissing him. "I don't want you to go," Elio finally says. The peach is a metaphor for Elio and Oliver's impossible relationship - the proverbial forbidden fruit. The scene is also the closest the two men get to declaring their love for one another.

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Answer: Alpi Orobie

Elio's spot is a pond or little lake that catches water from the Alpi Orobie. Alpi Orobie is also known as Bergamasque Alps or Bergamo Alps. It is located in Northern Lombardy and named for the town of Bergamo to its south. As Oliver and Elio ride the bus on that winding trail they are headed to Alpi Orobie which is the mountain they climb during the waterfall scene. Elio once shared a little spot of his life with Oliver. He now shares the entire Alpi Orobie with Oliver to show the growth of his love for him.

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Answer: Luca Guadagnino

Luca Guadagnino frequently collaborates with the actress Tilda Swinton, and she plays a lead role in both 'I Am Love' and 'A Bigger Splash'. In addition to directing 'Call Me by Your Name', Guadagnino also produced the project. All three of the incorrect answers are contemporary Italian directors. Paolo Sorrentino is known for 'The Great Beauty' and 'Youth', Matteo Garrone for 'Gomorrah' and 'Tale of Tales', and Alice Rohrwacher for 'Corpo Celeste' and 'The Wonders'.

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Answer: Man outside poker bar

Oliver and Romano know each other because they play poker at the same bar/club. Oliver gives him a friendly, "Ciao Romano!" and Romano answers back, "Ciao Oliver!" Oliver asks "How are things?" Romano replies, "All good!" Oliver and Elio then enter the club and greet the men playing poker in a knowing manner as well. Oliver played poker in college in the States so it would be like him to find a group to play with in Italy. Romano was a part of that group.

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Answer: He is getting married.

The river is frozen over, and the garden and trees are covered in snow. Inside, Mafalda is preparing for Hanukkah. Elio enters and hangs up his coat and beret before throwing himself into a chair. The phone rings, and Elio gets to it first. It is Oliver, and the pair exchange pleasantries before Elio breaks the awkward tension. "I miss you," he says. "I miss you too. Very much. I have some news," Oliver offers. "News? Oh, you're getting married, I suppose?" Elio asks. "I might be getting married next spring, yeah," Oliver replies. When Elio comments that Oliver never mentioned his relationship, Oliver explains that it's been off and on for three years. "That's wonderful news," Elio says. "Do you mind?" Oliver asks. Their conversation is interrupted by Elio's parents, who pick up the other line in the study. They chat briefly, and Oliver shares his news. After congratulating him, the Perlmans leave Oliver to speak to Elio. "They know about us," Elio says when they have the line to themselves again. "I figured," Oliver remarks. "From the way that your dad spoke to me, he made me feel like I was part of the family. Almost like a son-in-law. You're so lucky. My father would have carted me off to a correctional facility." Elio doesn't want to hear it. He closes his eyes and whispers his name into the phone: "Elio," recalling Oliver's request to "call me by your name and I'll call you by mine". Oliver reciprocates by whispering back, "Oliver," before adding, "I remember everything." Elio smiles as a wave of relief washes over his face. Elio walks into the kitchen and places his Walkman on the table. He makes his way over to the fireplace and settles down in front of the fire. The film ends with an extended close-up on Elio as he stares into the fire, alone with his thoughts and memories, a wave of different expressions crossing his face as his tears, anguish, and devastation eventually give way to a sublime, bittersweet smile.

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Answer: James Ivory

'Call Me by Your Name' is adapted from a novel of the same name by the American author André Aciman. As the book details the story of both the original romance and a second meeting 20 years later, there has been some suggestion of a sequel to 'Call Me by Your Name'. At the age of 89, James Ivory became the oldest person ever to win both and Oscar and a BAFTA in any category with his wins in 2018. Aaron Sorkin and James Mangold were also nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay in 2018, for their work on 'Molly's Game' and 'Logan' respectively. Jordan Peele won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for penning the script for 'Get Out'.

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Answer: Apricot juice

The vessel of apricot juice is symbolic to the lovers like so many other things in the movie. The colors green and peach are seen a lot in the movie. Annella grows apricots and peaches but the apricot juice is more of a delicacy. It has a different texture and taste than orange juice and perhaps requires an acquired taste. Oliver has no problem downing the juice and showing he welcomes more. It is something he could get used to. After their date night and the consummation of their desires the apricot juice is not served. The union of the lovers is complete.

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Answer: The Psychedelic Furs

The Psychedelic Furs led by Richard and Tim Butler formed in London in 1977. Their music style consists of New Wave, Post-Punk, and Alternative Rock. In "Call Me By Your Name" their song "Love My Way" is a song of freedom for Oliver. On the dance floor and again during the street scene, his inhibitions are lost as he soaks in the words and meaning of "Love My Way". The album "Forever Now" was recorded in 1982 by the Psychedelic Furs with Todd Rundgren as the producer. From this album came "Love My Way" which was the first song by Psychedelic Furs to hit Billboard's Hot 100.

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Answer: Shaves

Elio hears the housekeeper call Oliver "movie star", and his mom saying, "Yes, those Americans!", after he leaves the volleyball game. Elio goes inside and is then seen shaving. He then takes a look at himself in the mirror and shows a wrinkled brow. Oliver is a blond, tanned, tall guy of 24. Elio is a dark, slightly shorter, pale and thin 17 year old.

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