Then there was this... this scene more than any other fucks me up. A moment of play for Oliver suddenly becomes totally overwhelming emotion for Elio. Overcome with that emotion he throws his arms around Oliver tightly and buries his head in Oliver's abdomen. He catches his breath and begins crying all at once, realizing Oliver will be leaving soon. Upon hearing Elio gasping and realizing hes crying Olivers face turns to concern and he pulls Elio closer enfolding him in his arms as if to say "Hey, hey whatever it is it will be okay." Oliver simply scoops Elio into his arms protecting him. Elio obviously belongs to Oliver as they kiss and maul each other as lovers do. Then Elio is overcome by the realization again and as he hugs Oliver his broken, high pitched, small voice says "I don't want you to go." Fuck... I am done, just done... stick a fork in me.
There is such realness throughout this scene. The dialogue, the gasping and grasping, the broken voice, skin on skin, the breathing. One of the most intense scenes I've ever witnessed. It was so completley honest. Good job Timotee and Armie! Outstanding acting.
