Luca Guadagnino is an Italian film director and producer born on August 10, 1971, in Palermo, Sicily. He spent part of his childhood in Ethiopia before returning to Italy, where he studied literary history and film at La Sapienza University in Rome. Guadagnino began his career directing short films in the late 1990s and gained early attention with his experimental feature *The Protagonists* (1999), which starred Tilda Swinton, a frequent collaborator throughout his career. He is best known for emotionally complex and visually rich films such as *I Am Love* (2009), *A Bigger Splash* (2015), and the internationally acclaimed *Call Me by Your Name* (2017), which earned four Academy Award nominations and significantly raised the profile of both Guadagnino and lead actor Timothée Chalamet. His work often explores themes of desire, identity, and intimacy, frequently through literary adaptations. Guadagnino also directed the 2018 remake of the horror classic *Suspiria* and the 2022 film *Bones and All*, continuing to build his reputation for blending emotional depth with sumptuous visuals. In recent years, he has expanded his scope with projects such as *Challengers* (2024), a tennis drama, and the adaptation of William S. Burroughs’ novel *Queer* (2024), starring Daniel Craig. He is currently involved in several upcoming films, including *Separate Rooms* and *After the Hunt*, featuring well-known actors like Léa Seydoux, Josh O’Connor, Julia Roberts, and Andrew Garfield. Guadagnino is recognized as one of the most influential contemporary Italian filmmakers working internationally, noted for his sophisticated storytelling and frequent collaborations with prominent actors and creatives. His ongoing projects and recent releases maintain his relevance in global cinema today[1][3][4][5][6].