"Call Me by Your Name" author shares novel's impact and inspiration - New Day Northwest

André Aciman talks about his novel's impact.

[@Chicha_Rrones]

This lady conducted such a great interview.

[@markpotterton5393]

Excellently

[@7MonarC]

Great segue too!

[@nightwing1004]

I feel that maybe a novel from olivers point of view, his thoughts and how he felt after he left would be amazing. I dont know about other people but i watched the movie and read the book and always wondered what were olivers thoughts.

[@estelle3005]

S Rivera As soon as I passed the first chapter I realised that I needed to read another book from Oliver’s perspective just to find out why Elio went through so much emotional anguish at Oliver’s hands.😭😭

[@KnowTrentTimoy]

@@estelle3005 "Why Elio went through so much emotional anguish at Oliver's hands." First, Elio's only 17 yrs old and this was his first true love (some people never experience a first love let alone an intense summer fling of this magnitude just as a perspective). Second, Elio was coming into his own and discovering all of the nuances of his sexuality. He's a very intelligent and sophisticated young man for his age. Above par, educationally speaking thanks, in part, to two highly educated parents but like most young people at 17 years old he lacks the maturity and wisdom to fully grasp the impact and the intensity this kind of love had in store for him. It's not surprising that he went through such a roller coaster of emotional range due to the world wind love affair he experienced with 24 year old Oliver. Without even knowing what thoughts and emotional idiosyncrasies Oliver might've endured I'd surmise that he dealt with the love affair with a little more composure and competence. At least it came across that way with the minimal visual aids the audience was exposed to. I, like yourself, am interested in Oliver's thoughts as well. A follow up would be most enjoyable but don't hold your breath. I think part of the director's ingenuity in his vision was to let the audience make up their own minds on what transpired thereafter. We have to wait and see if there will ever be a part two.

[@estelle3005]

Trent Timoy - well said. I enjoyed reading this very much. Hopefully you can join our CMBYN Facebook group so you share your thoughts with thousands of other members

[@TelleFidelino]

As Mr. André Aciman said in one of his interviews, “Oliver would never even write a book” hahahah

[@humminbird6990]

@@KnowTrentTimoy Well explained. I can see you have a vast knowledge on this matter. Maybe one day you can come up with your book. That will be nice.

[@SunnyBear]

I always get worried with American talk show hosts but this one was conducted wonderfully! Great interview, thank you!!

[@3506Dodge]

Why do you get worried?

[@knightarmor6981]

@@3506Dodge its superficial usually thats why

[@Nexus2Eden]

I honestly have to say if they do a sequel I pray that it has nothing to do with AIDS. I absolutely hate that every single gay movie surrounding or from the 80's had to have two vital scenes...the obligatory masturbation scene and dealing with AIDS. This movie was so amazing because it was the first gay film where we didn't have watch the protagonist disowned by his parents and we didn't have to watch him or his lover die from AIDS. It was what made this movie so moving to me - as a gay man that grew up in 80's surrounded by HIV and death. Yes it was a major part of our lives...but it was not the only thing that defined our lives - just as sex is not the only thing that defines being gay. It is so incredibly refreshing to see an actual love story just about love, which is difficult enough, without rehashing the AIDS epidemic every fucking movie. Love this film, keep it devoid of AIDS - we have had enough movies about that tragic period and most of us would like to forget how horrific it was.

[@garymagruder7154]

To leave out reality creates a hollow shell......AIDS could have been present without destroying the romance. ‘’God’s Own Country ‘’from Britain makes this film look like a Walt Disney sham . This is not a great film ,better perhaps than the novel ,however. I read the book ( not a masterpiece is an understatement) which took an act of will on my part....I read a book a week as a 75 year- old retired teacher of literature so I’m not a novice in a sophisticated judgement. The film was visually charming ,the script an improvement even if a bit scrubbed. The wish fulfillment of a loving family with a father who may or may not have been true to himself was a narrative hook for many most likely . In many ways the film was like a Hallmark love story by Sparks only a bit more artificially sweet . With apologies to those who were somehow captured by the experience .

[@JoshBWeaver]

There are other films, not of this caliber of course, that do not focus on coming out or AIDS or conflict with parents. So you're wrong about that part of your rant.

[@stenfjord1]

I feel bad for you that you couldn't "willingly suspend your disbelief" enough to just flow with the beauty of this film.

[@Linward]

My thoughts exactly. Since we have the same conjecture, I'd like to recommend watching the movie "Making Love". Here's a link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZDYoHSve7lgj5I

[@Kevbotoconnell]

I'm not sure where AIDS would have fit into this story at all, seeing as the entire idea is that it takes place in this microcosm over a summer in Italy.

[@gary416]

I read the book first, but I agree with Mr Aciman, see the movie first and then the beautiful, poetic writing comes alive

[@princepeterwolf]

Beautiful interview much to thank the incredible and gracious host! I haven't seen a host this prepared, gracious and secure in allot of time. I don't know if she will ever read this, but if it happens, may she know her work and grace is recognized and very much appreciated

[@mimosameltdown3796]

I agree I was also very impressed with her.

[@chookaschookas444]

More fuel for my obsession with this movie and book. :) Thank you

[@333br]

I know, i want it to be over, but this didn't help in a good way.

[@lemonde-libere7062]

Chookas Chookas obsession ??? Have u an Addict ?

[@chookaschookas444]

Yes Auda Jos, I do. Happily, not all obsessions are harmful. Some are wonderful :)

[@estelle3005]

You’re not alone! And just to warn you there’s no cure for this beautiful illness we all have.

[@tessharte1307]

estelle3005 I wish there was sometimes it’s so painful that I do t want to read anymore .

[@333br]

I think Andre Aciman is one of the sweetest and friendliest authors ever! i adore him!

[@andysmith6824]

I am in love with this movie. And the soundtrack. And the actor who plays Elio as well as his father. I love everything about the movie. And I cry at the end every time, but I let it happen. I need it to happen. I'm in my early 50s and I have missed out on so much in life. It's a beautiful movie and I can't begin to explain how or why I feel so close to it. Thank you for listening.

[@xoxo-dr8df]

That lady needs an award for this interview. I need her to conduct an interview for Armie, Tim, Luca and Micheal! RN! Also, André was right in choosing Elio to be 17 years old. 17 is like being in a crosswalk, knows the rules but always so ready break them in a heartbeat.

[@p4u7y]

Mr Aciman - we don’t deserve you. What a gift you gave to human beings

[@emilyd.1492]

this is an art piece that forever changed my life too, like the two characters. such a gift. thank you Andre.

[@cecilingram6018]

Now i know why I love this book this is the kind love that everyone wants in their life but very few of us ever get a chance to see it The author has such a beautiful spirit and it comes though every page of the the book

[@Dannyboi2]

Finally I found this gem of an interview, I read the author wasn't gay and the LGBTQ comunity felt using str8 actors and a str8 writer couldn't capture the gay experience. ( WRONG) I've kept saying to myself after reading the Book, no way this author is straight. Seeing the movie repeated times, I saw Timothee's free spirit and Armie's reluctance as to say he wished he could be a s free as Timothee in their eyes on film. That's why the book and the movie have been so critically acclaimed. Now I find out the author is fluid as water, I can go back and fight the naysayers. Yay- what a great interview.

[@paulaapu7207]

The book is set in 1987, the film in 1983. Still, this was Italy, and they were both young, and actually they did talk about health when having sex for the first time.

[@stenfjord1]

It was set in 1983. Most people, including gay people, had not yet heard of AIDS. Those who had thought it was caused by poppers. I read that in serious newspapers.

[@cecilingram6018]

PurelyAfrican where do you get the idea that the book was written for girls also the director and screenwriter of the movie are gay men

[@stenfjord1]

Elio becomes gay, if you read the book.

[@stenfjord1]

Semantics. The book skips from the movie's end to many years later. In the meantime Elio has lived the life of a gay man. That is what I mistakenly called "becoming gay." But I could argue your point that one's sexuality is not fluid and is set at birth. NOTHING in the book implies that Elio was bisexual after his teenage experimentation.

[@MaggieMcEvoy]

Wow, such a great interview , great questions and dialogue

[@stevekrause5931]

Yes, she's excellent. One of the better ones I've seen, and I've watched a lot of them.

[@bmills9535]

Interesting question about parents that are concerned about this movie being about a seventeen year old boy. Clearly these parents do not understand the beauty of the parents in this film. They do not understand that any parent trying to control there seventeen year old child is missing out on truly helping that child with their life. When they are young we must control our children to help them learn, but at seventeen they have a mind of their own and are trying to experience life on their own terms. I think the best any parent can do at this point is allow the seventeen year old to make up their mind and then try to help them navigate through their life experience. The boy here clearly knows what he wants and goes after it. The Oliver character is tormented by his age as a parent would be, but Elio makes if very difficult to push away. I think one of the most beautiful things about this film is that both parents knew what was going on and did nothing to stop it. When the mother looks at the gold star around her son’s neck and knew exactly where it came from tells her husband that Elio and Oliver needed their alone time. Then there is of course the speech that professor Perlman gives his son when he is in such great pain from a broken heart is the best parental speech ever. We all suffer pain in our lives, and we should all remember that to kill the pain by pushing the memory out we have to kill the joy we experienced as well. Why would any parent want to remove that joy from their child’s life? The only thing we accomplish by doing that would be to cause resentment from our children. Of course every parent wants to protect their child for life, but at this age I think it’s better to help them than control them.

[@gfadhilla]

well said * claps *

[@sudhirchandra9790]

Wow so well expressed. The way u have put your words into such beautiful expression is highly appreciable

[@warrenalexander5285]

I haven't seen the film, but the book is a masterpiece. I had to ration myself to a small portion every day as I didn't want to finish it too quickly and the temptation was to read the entire book in one sitting as it was so absorbing.

[@ConnieBach]

I could read the book over and over... every words are gems! I've watched the movie 5 times already! The best thing happened on screen in a long long time! 10 stars!

[@louieadam251]

I read the novel and watched. the movie. Both mediums are exceptional. I agree with Andre' the movie itself is beautiful. It is an interpretation of the book. Andre' Aciman is brilliant novelist, You can feel the characters in his book and it seems you are one of them and you are in that moment. You can smell the flowers or feel the heat of the summer as he describes very vividly. Awesome!!!! Timothee and Armie are the perfect actors for those roles.

[@maurice8180]

6:56 "... and I envy them" haha André, I see what you did there

[@sweettea735]

Marlene Zeugswetter wait what? What does that mean?

[@mamamyah4433]

@@sweettea735 i know this is two years late but it’s a line in the book and movie from the father of Elio.

[@sweettea735]

@@mamamyah4433 oh ok 👍🏼

[@mygoat0604]

I can't decide if I like this interview more or the French one Chalamet and Hammer did. Great conversation, great preparation, and great insights.

[@louisegaba4737]

mygoat0604 hey, could you tell me which one is the french one please?? xx !

[@jaxmanx]

I have been both oliver and elio in my time. I can relate too

[@henrydaquipel8700]

oh my god this makes me sooo happy! great interview! i love the energy and professionalism of the host! thank you!

[@novarainnoval]

The interviewer was so well prepared!

[@hrefnahrodlandsdotter253]

The best book and movie I've ever read and seen. I love it ❤️

[@joutlawproductions]

I'm sorry, but your interview is only as good as the interviewer and she knocked it out of the park!

[@mariamysoul]

Thanks for being good at your job. ms interviewer. it's really appreciated.

[@p4u7y]

I love this interview the host is the best. Super engaging-give her a talk show

[@Zenyell]

He’s so eloquent. I feel like if this video were even a second longer I would have shed a tear from all his vivid words.

[@globalman]

This interviewer was superlative, everything most or all usamerican interviewers are NOT. Thank you.

[@ssilva872]

Great host and interview.

[@myaukat]

no coincidence. really was a greater hand playing part on setting up these people to be together. Andre, Luca, James, Timothee, Armie, Michael, and all parties involved. Not your sophisticated sci-fi with visual effects or obvious heroes in glitzy costumes. The simplicity of moments occurred in layers and sequence somewhat interlaced and intensified, also how defining those moments were to one's perception on self and the world around are what drawn me (over and over) to the storytelling in the visual. Thank you for the book, Andre..

[@Lior621]

Such a good interviewer! And Andre Aciman is amazing obviously

[@od2437]

"director wants to do something with AIDS?! " please no, that will be just too sad

[@chrisbeckwith2927]

So true... I lived through it, but lost friends to AIDS... If I had to watch it effect Elio and Oliver, it would bring back some of the worst memories in my life. Please let them be eternally happy together in their friendship.

[@Nexus2Eden]

Agreed, I just wrote a paragraph on that comment. Like the other commenter - I, too, lived through the 80's (came of age in the 80's) and the AIDs epidemic that terrified and horrified us all. We don't need another movie about lost love to HIV or that drama. What set this story apart was that it wasn't fixated on that crisis, but instead just on the love between two people. I pray they don't do another AIDs film, god that would be the worst.

[@bcnmanhattan5022]

that would be treacherous to the film and the book. Also Luca, the director has emphasized so much of him wanting this movie NOT to be sad, depressing, oppresive... I mean and now Aids???? Anyway it would always depend on what he does about it. It seems logical that a gay story in the late 80's or in the 90's should have SOME reference to the epidemic, so, I'll wait and see.

[@Budimichael]

chris beckwith one of the things that actors mentioned was this story doesn’t punish the same sex love as like the other same sex movies and stories that did now and in the past, that is what made this story great, just concentrate on the pure love about two humans. Please don’t put aids into this , maybe it involves being in a denial about reality, but please don’t shoot these characters with aids...

[@apasrahongsakula3762]

AGE...

[@Meijimack]

Andre Aciman is a genial interviewee with a most interesting background. He was born and raised in Alexandria, Egypt in 1951 and is currently distinguished professor at the Graduate Center of City University of New York, teaching the history of literary theory and the works of Marcel Proust.

[@liamwhitney509]

Mr. Aciman has always conducted himself as a real mensch. He is a credit to the planet.

[@CharlotteElizabeth92]

This book will stay with me forever. I hope the film encourages people to read it (although the film is an excellent homage).

[@maksymilianreiter3111]

Really great interview! Super interesting conversation, makes the whole picture even more beautiful.

[@charlesscribneriii7587]

Best author interview, best translation of novel to film, best collaboration between author and director: a model of art at its best!

[@daisybuchanan8205]

I zm in love with both the host and André, great interview and of course an amazing movie.

[@tubeaddict1220]

Charming interviewer and charming interviewee. Asked just the questions I would have wanted to and the answers are so genuine and rational and well expressed. I watched the film first and totally agree with the author that was the right way round and for exactly the reasons he explained.

[@gggreggg]

i can guarantee that the age difference was not a problem in a real-life situation. Would that everyone could have such a wonderful relationship while exploring unknown areas of one's life.

[@macyjudkins8667]

Great interview

[@oscarsantos2240]

The host is always KEY.

[@aliciabiundo7186]

Andre Aciman te felicito por el libro de exquisita escritura,los relatos te conducen al lugar de la historia y vivir con los protagonistas,eso es lograr un buen libro,lo leí dos veces y sigo descubriendo sentimientos nuevos

[@cf3619]

It’s an amazing feel good movie & I just love it ✌🏻💗

[@hilarywright9376]

The book is INCREDIBLE!!

[@neltobe]

don know this network, or host, but she is really great..... love this movie/book too

[@katielui131]

I am happy coz I did it in the right order: the movie first then the book !

[@ladaffodilion]

Finished reading the novel one week ago. I loved Elio's psychological narration. did not see the film.

[@tessharte1307]

God I wish I could write like him .

[@bellaluna1111]

charmie is hella real

[@NPD429]

Amazing adaptation of an okay book. I don't know if it was just the digital copy but the book read like a rough draft. Conversations between people are written in paragraph form without indentation or quotations to differentiate between who is speaking. My recommendation, like the author's, is to watch the movie first and then read the book. This will ensure you are already vested in the characters and can place a face to a name. It also fleshes out the movie somewhat by allowing Elio to more thoroughly read into his house guest's actions and express his initial as well as final impressions more easily thus allowing the reader to recognize Elio's misinterpretations of Oliver as nothing more than someone reading too deeply into the actions of a person they are smitten by. This movie/novel broke my heart. It transported me back to my youth, when the idea of being in love kept me in a perpetual state of bliss. But it also took me back to some of the emptiest moments in my life as well. Teenage angst... its a gift, a curse, and a beautiful thing... to feel something so utterly and completely with every fiber of ur being.. the good and the bad.

[@jenniferzbarouskaya6551]

Nicholas Dosen digital copy!! I read it on my iphone as i couldnt wait to buy a physical copy. Big mistake!! Inthen listened audiobook narated by Armie and its just wonderful.

[@jenniferzbarouskaya6551]

Nicholas Dosen i do not ever read gidital! First time!

[@johnedwardjones999]

Wonderful interview.

[@domzkidomz]

Amazing interview!! Kudos 👏👏👏👏

[@reng935]

What a great host!

[@brianclaudio1942]

Give Aciman a retroactive Nobel Prize for literature already!

[@Velvetlighteclipse]

a good interview!!

[@katielui131]

I wonder what faces Andre had pictured for Elio and Oliver before he could no longer rmb them coz the movie came out

[@MichelleVisageOnlyFans]

Great interview, great questions. The presenter is fantastic! So natural and genuine, very well, in-depth informed and doesn't interrupt, like some. Yes, I'm talking about the pompous, shallow, self-centered Oprah. This was very refreshing to watch, I loved that movie, and guess what by now it is announced there WILL be a sequel, indeed! :) Thank you!

[@sandrarivera1262]

I feel like the thumbnail is misleading for people who don't know who André is. . .

[@andrewang17]

i did not know he is in the movie as well, well done

[@fantasy1714]

One of my favorite interview for the movie

[@xz9376]

He is wonderful.

[@deunoga]

Super Interview Autor book film actors ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@barrystalder5889]

Omg great interview...interviewer!

[@iwnunn7999]

Good interview

[@gfadhilla]

what?? i just realized that andre is in the film????

[@7bladesky890]

Ghina Fadhilla whaaat????? Was he?

[@gfadhilla]

7Blade Sky 7:56

[@7bladesky890]

@@gfadhillai didnt even notice... guess gonna rewatch it again XD

[@shvetasingh1083]

After reading your comment, I realised that he do played a little role as a perlman's guest mounir. Elio used to call those guests sunny and cher. 😅

[@mawasorangutan]

What???you guys didn't know???sunny and cher 😉

[@raymond8661]

it's like : Mystery of Love❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@shuakyxiong9681]

Beautiful

[@danob3349]

Awesome first question

[@nourhansalloum822]

What a sweet man

[@aguswidjaja3767]

Please no sequels. The movie is great as it is.

[@BelieveInImagination]

6:00 about Timmy/Armie :) x

[@Vimaylau]

8:47 A reading tonight at Elliot Bay Book Company ...ELIOt bay book company. Coincidence? I think not

[@leightonellis4957]

THE MOVIE AND BOOK IS SOOOOO FREAKING GOOOOOOD 😭👏🏳️‍🌈👌🔥❤️🍑

[@sweettea735]

Actual Internet trash lmao peach

[@KnowTrentTimoy]

I just bought the movie and I'm setting a side some time to really indulge and enjoy this film. I'm not sure I want to read the book but I might consider it.

[@daniatuni]

i listened to the audiobook (its read by armie hammer) and i would really recommend it! you can listen to the soundtrack at the same time, its so good

[@checkyourbackash7082]

Trent Timoy believe me you have to read the novel , that’s genesis of everything !

[@mr.commenter7953]

I'm 17!

[@katielui131]

oh God yes I had so much experience at age 17 as well omdz is that coincidence how even

[@DendyJungle]

It had to be a boy boy relationship. There is too much power struggle between opposite genders especially of there is a big age gap

[@unowen-nh9ov]

Mo That will be news to the children of Charlie Chaplin, Pierre Trudeau, Cary Grant, Celine Dion - decades difference in their spouses' ages. To name a few.

[@7bladesky890]

I agree it's kinda creepy with a teenage girl and grown man

[@georgesofield4596]

A ndre please keep writing!

[@1jenrette]

5 Stars * * * * *

[@jimbox8762]

Many young boy had their first crush of men at the young age of 16 and dealing with their sexuality.

[@kevindavila625]

Please please please please dont make it about aids. There's enough greatly made stories about aids. Please please please give us a happy ending

[@HistorySpace7]

I went to KZbin and saw the thumbnail of a video where a woman talked about call me by your name, I put the video and did not see any actor in the movie, I thanked God, because I find it uncomfortable to see interviews of my movies favorite, weird, then I listen to the author's name and I'm like 'what'.

[@LivingLife-hk8ov]

17 and 24 is not a problem AT ALL! WTF Is that athings though??? To hate it to dislike it??

[@fantasy1714]

Now I understand why he chose elio to be 17

[@alfiemarie]

lol i thought the woman in the thumbnail was the author

[@anastasiad2302]

why is the thumbnail of this video of the interviewer and not the author haha

[@annacookbook]

1:04 I'm her 😂

[@enricogiovani4185]

Ditto re the comments on keeping AIDS as a theme or plot in the sequal. Keep the plot about the love and intimicy of Elio and Oliver. We face so much negativity everyday, the sequal should allow us the escape that the first film did.

[@frawgy]

Change the thumbnail..... 👎👎👎👎

[@lordeselenite7538]

When he started talking about Aids... they're going to ruin my favourite film/book I'm not happy😐

[@MrMuskaaan1]

boy-girl is a cliche,yassss tru,my man.

[@quetzaltpa4450]

..

[@fufifufi2578]

I'm glad he didn't do boy and girl

[@Loostyc]

Is gay sex forbidden at the age of 17 in the USA or Sth?

[@themythicfire]

no..depends on the state..its either 16+ or 18+

[@scotthorn7562]

The sequel was such a let down. couldn’t even finish it. I think he had no inspiration.

[@upstatenewyork]

Oliver was too old for a 17 year old. Didn’t like that.

[@lisatucker51]

Good interview