Watching the 2017 film Call Me By Your Name you may have wondered if Elio’s father, Samuel is Gay. There is a scene which hints that it could be a possibility. But here is a more detailed breakdown:
Is the Dad Gay in Call Me By Your Name?
In the 2017 film “Call Me by Your Name,” based on the 2007 novel of the same name by André Aciman, the father of the main character, Elio Perlman, is not explicitly portrayed as gay. The story revolves around the romantic relationship between Elio (played by Timothée Chalamet) and Oliver (played by Armie Hammer), a graduate student who comes to stay with Elio’s family for the summer.
Elio’s father, Mr. Perlman (played by Michael Stuhlbarg), is depicted as an understanding and supportive figure who provides wisdom and guidance to his son. In a pivotal scene near the end of the film, Mr. Perlman shares his own experiences and regrets, showing empathy for Elio’s emotions and heartbreak. This conversation does not explicitly reveal Mr. Perlman’s sexual orientation, but it does show that he is a loving and understanding father.
André Aciman the author of Call Me By Your Name has confirmed in an interview with GQ that he never intended Samuel to be read as gay.
