Luca Guadagnino

“I think you should never be forced to be nice as an artist. An artist has to be uncomfortable, in a way—narcissistic and uncomfortable.” Luca Guadagnino is an Italian director who brings emotions to their fullest expression, valuing what is left unsaid— what lingers in glances and silences filled with meaning—more than explicit dialogue. He first gained recognition with Yo soy el amor (2009) and became internationally celebrated with Call Me by Your Name (2017), an ode to desire and self-discovery that solidified his place among the greats of cinema, earning several Oscar nominations. Inspired by the works of Ingmar Bergman and Dario Argento, he aims to enrich the narrative and seduce the senses with each shot, color and piece of music in his films. In films like Suspiria (2018) and Challengers (2024), Guadagnino pushes the boundaries of genre, blending drama, romance and horror, showcasing his ability to strip characters bare and reveal emotional complexity while addressing themes of desire, sexuality and human fragility. Known for rejecting conventional rules, his cinema seeks to captivate both the eye and the heart, creating films that are not only meant to be seen, but to be felt.