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No film that features this level of uncomfortable content will be everyone’s “best.” However, for the adventurous cinephile, the fan of bizarre 80s erotic thrillers, or the Brazilian cinema completist, is an essential artifact. The English dubbed version, in all its flawed, passionate, and weird glory, transforms a difficult art film into a wild, accessible ride. This public link is valid for 7 days
To many, this English dub doesn't ruin the movie; it enhances its bizarre, cult charm. It becomes a perfect example of a "so bad it's good" film, making "Love Strange Love" a legendary party movie for those in the know. Can’t copy the link right now
As an overnight guest at a luxurious, high-class brothel managed by his mother, the young Hugo (played by Marcelo Ribeiro) is thrust into an adult world of political corruption, sexual politics, and moral decay. He becomes infatuated with Tamara, a beautiful woman portrayed by Brazilian superstar Xuxa Meneghel. The English dubbed version, in all its flawed,
: It explores themes of budding sexuality, political turmoil in Brazil, and the loss of innocence within a surreal, sensual environment. Cast : Marcelo Ribeiro as young Hugo. Vera Fischer as Anna. Xuxa as Tamara, one of the brothel's workers. Why It's Considered a "Gem" by Some
While casual viewers often seek out the film purely for its shock value, serious film critics view it as a high-point of Walter Hugo Khouri’s career. Khouri was known as the "philosopher of Brazilian cinema," heavily inspired by European directors like Michelangelo Antonioni and Ingmar Bergman.
The central controversy involves a scene with Tamara (played by future children's superstar Xuxa Meneghel ), where the boundaries of "adult" love and childhood innocence are blurred. Why It’s Considered a "Gem" by Fans