"You no longer recognize the depths of my being." Vertigo Releasing has unveiled an enchanting new trailer for the re-release of "I Am Love," the acclaimed 2009 Italian drama helmed by the award-laden filmmaker Luca Guadagnino. Prior to captivating audiences with "Call Me By Your Name" and the haunting "Suspiria," and before delving into the realms of "Challengers," "Queer," and "Bones & All," this was the film that marked Guadagnino's formidable breakthrough. It made its grand debut at the 2009 Venice Film Festival and enchanted crowds once more at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival.
Starring the mesmerizing Tilda Swinton as Emma, a woman who forsook Russia to embark on a new life with her husband in Italy, "I Am Love" weaves a tale of intrigue and passion. Now an esteemed member of a prominent industrial dynasty, Emma is a revered mother of three, yet beneath her veneer of contentment lies a profound sense of unfulfillment. Her world is turned upside down when Antonio, a gifted chef and a friend of her son's, ignites a spark within her that she cannot quell. The subsequent revelation of her affair by her son Edoardo triggers a chain of events that will irrevocably alter the fate of the Recchi family. Described as "seductively tantalizing," the film also boasts a stellar cast including Flavio Parenti, Alba Rohrwacher, Edoardo Gabbriellini, and Gabriele Ferzetti.
Reviews have been a mixed bag, with universal praise reserved for Swinton, who "shines magnificently" in this poignant exploration of a domesticated housewife yearning for more and the intricate tapestry of her family. Indeed, all of Guadagnino's cinematic endeavors deserve a second look.
Over two decades ago, Emma, played by the radiant Tilda Swinton, left the confines of Russia to follow her betrothed, Tancredi Recchi, into the fold of a prestigious Milanese industrial family. Now, she stands as a revered mother of three: Edoardo, engaged to Eva; Gianluca, a businessman; and their lesbian daughter Elisabetta, who resides in Nice. Though not unhappy, Emma harbors a confusing sense of unfulfillment. Her life takes a dramatic turn when Edoardo partners with Antonio, a talented chef and his dear friend, and Emma finds herself inexplicably drawn to him. Soon, she finds herself entangled in a scorching affair with the sensual young man...
"I Am Love," or "Io Sono L'amore" in its native Italian, is the vision of the esteemed Italian filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, marking his third narrative feature following "Melissa P." (2005) and preceding "A Bigger Splash" (2015). Scripted by Barbara Alberti, Ivan Cotroneo, Walter Fasano, and Guadagnino himself, based on a story conceived by the director, it was produced by a team including Francesco Melzi d'Eril, Marco Morabito, Alessandro Usai, Massimiliano Violante, Tilda Swinton, and Luca Guadagnino himself.
After its premiere at the 2009 Venice Film Festival, "I Am Love" graced US theaters in June 2010. Now, Vertigo is set to rekindle the magic of this cinematic gem, streaming in the UK from April 14th, 2025. Will you embark on this journey of love, betrayal, and self-discovery?
