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Call Me by Your Name script analysis

Call Me by Your Name script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

A reserved teen, Elio, spends a summer in the Italian countryside with his family and their American guest, Oliver. They forge an intimate bond that evolves from curiosity to romance. Faced with societal expectations and personal fears, they navigate love, jealousy, and eventual separation. Years later, Elio reflects on the transformative summer.

55 Save the Cat fit score 20% analysis confidence / 145 parsed scenes

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

30%

Elio moves his belongings as Oliver arrives, visually introducing their shared space and setting.

2

Theme Stated

Scene 13 / 5% target

30%

Elio’s line “Nothing. Wait for summer to end.” hints at fleeting youth and impermanence.

Nothing. Wait for summer to end.
3

Set-Up

Scenes 1-5 / Page 1 / 10% target

30%

We meet Elio’s family, Oliver’s arrival, and the household dynamics establishing characters and context.

4

Catalyst

Scene 12 / 12% target

20%

Elio and Oliver bike into town, marking the first joint outing outside the villa.

5

Debate

Scene 13 / 20% target

30%

Elio and Oliver discuss summer activities, revealing Elio’s initial indifference and uncertainty.

What does one do around here?
6

Break into Two

Scene 14 / 25% target

20%

Their interactions shift from formal to personal as Oliver engages with Elio during garden work.

7

B Story

Scene 16 / 30% target

20%

Elio writes in his diary, introducing his inner emotional journey parallel to the romance.

8

Fun and Games

Scenes 17-26 / 40% target

20%

Montage of playful outings and intellectual exchanges shows their growing bond.

9

Midpoint

Scene 30 / 50% target

30%

They share a tense, intimate moment in Elio’s room, raising the stakes emotionally.

I’m... I’m... I have... an allergy.
10

Bad Guys Close In

Scene 33 / 65% target

30%

Elio’s jealousy as Oliver dances with Chiara introduces external pressure on their relationship.

Lo vuole a tutti i costi, eh.
11

All Is Lost

Scene 60 / 75% target

30%

Elio’s nosebleed at the dinner table symbolizes emotional vulnerability and potential rupture.

Ghiaccio, ice, Mafalda, per favore, presto!
12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scene 65 / 80% target

30%

Elio swims alone in the river, reflecting his isolation and heartbreak.

No, no, faccio da solo.
13

Break into Three

Scene 82 / 85% target

30%

Elio writes and finally sends a note to Oliver, signaling a renewed attempt to connect.

14

Finale

Scene 134 / 95% target

30%

At the train station, they say goodbye, confronting the reality of their summer romance’s end.

15

Final Image

Scene 145 / 99% target

30%

Elio sits by the fire lost in thought as credits roll, reflecting on the transformative summer.