Luca Guadagnino is an Italian film director, screenwriter, and producer. His best work till date is ‘Call Me by Your Name’, a romantic drama that earned him several accolades, including an Academy Award nomination. Known for his visually arresting style, he has collaborated several times with actress Tilda Swinton. Their collaborations include the films ‘I Am Love’ and ‘A Bigger Splash’ among many others. Born in Palermo to an Algerian mother and a Sicilian father, Guadagnino spent most of his childhood in Ethiopia. He attended the University of Palermo where he studied literature and later on graduated from Sapienza University in Rome. Guadagnino made his directorial debut in 1999 with the feature ‘The Protagonists’. Since then, he has directed several feature films, short films, documentaries, etc. Outside of the film industry, he has worked with the renowned fashion house Fendi. On a personal note, he is openly gay and has been involved with a few famous men.
