In the 2017 film "Call Me By Your Name," the peach scene has captivated audiences with its sensual and symbolic imagery. Directed by Luca Guadagnino and based on the novel by André Aciman, the film follows the relationship between Elio Perlman, a 17-year-old Italian-American boy, and Oliver, a 24-year-old American research assistant.
The scene takes place in the sweltering heat of an Italian summer, as Elio and Oliver navigate their growing feelings for each other. It begins with Oliver teasing Elio about his habit of biting peaches, leading to a discussion about how the fruit should be properly eaten. Oliver suggests eating the peach with abandon, sensualizing the act by slowly caressing the fruit and biting into it with relish.