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Love Strange Love

Original title: Amor Estranho Amor
  • 1982
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
1.6K
YOUR RATING
Love Strange Love (1982)
Coming-of-AgeDrama

In 1937, in São Paulo, 12-year-old Hugo comes from Santa Catarina. His grandmother is returning him to his mother, Anna, who is now with Osmar, the most influential politician in the state.In 1937, in São Paulo, 12-year-old Hugo comes from Santa Catarina. His grandmother is returning him to his mother, Anna, who is now with Osmar, the most influential politician in the state.In 1937, in São Paulo, 12-year-old Hugo comes from Santa Catarina. His grandmother is returning him to his mother, Anna, who is now with Osmar, the most influential politician in the state.

  • Director
    • Walter Hugo Khouri
  • Writer
    • Walter Hugo Khouri
  • Stars
    • Vera Fischer
    • Tarcísio Meira
    • Xuxa
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    1.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Walter Hugo Khouri
    • Writer
      • Walter Hugo Khouri
    • Stars
      • Vera Fischer
      • Tarcísio Meira
      • Xuxa
    • 16User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Vera Fischer
    Vera Fischer
    • Anna
    Tarcísio Meira
    Tarcísio Meira
    • Dr. Osmar
    • (as Tarcisio Meira)
    Xuxa
    Xuxa
    • Tamara
    • (as Xuxa Meneghel)
    Íris Bruzzi
    Íris Bruzzi
    • Laura
    • (as Iris Bruzzi)
    Walter Forster
    Walter Forster
    • Hugo - Adult
    Marcelo Ribeiro
    • Hugo - Child
    Mauro Mendonça
    Mauro Mendonça
    • Dr. Benicio
    José Miziara
    Madame Adelube
    Vanessa Alves
      Carmem Angélica
      Jairo Arco e Flexa
      Otávio Augusto
      Otávio Augusto
      • Dr. Itamar
      • (as Otavio Augusto)
      Traditional Jazz Band
      Elys Cardoso
      Renée Casemart
      Mateus Colaço
      Edson Cruz
      • Director
        • Walter Hugo Khouri
      • Writer
        • Walter Hugo Khouri
      • All cast & crew
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      User reviews16

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      celco74

      blue eyes staring

      I understand that this movie was made in a time where life was not running at a pace as fast as it is now; but even with this in mind it is just boring.

      especially the director's obsession with blue eyes staring out of frozen faces in closeup is getting pretty annoying after some time. cut out all these "blue eyes staring" scenes and the length would probably get down to about 1.5 hours (instead of the actual 2 hours), making it more bearable.

      also most of the dialogs are just unsatisfying and simple.

      not being from brasil I don't get the point about xuxa, but her beauty and nakedness (together vera fischer and with all the other nude girls) at least accounts for a few points in my rating.
      8jademarine

      loved the simple story of a young boy's journey to manhood

      What could be more beautiful than a young boy's discovery of adult love from those who knew it best. Seeing it from an old man's eyes looking back on his childhood. Experiencing it from the childs awe and discovery of a world where beauty and sex were valued in a special way. Then, to have his mother, who loved him so very much, take him the final step into manhood.

      While some may cringe at the subject matter, I believe it was treated with sensitivity and respect. Would only that my initiation into adulthood was with such love. I am thankful I have been able to pass on the wonder and amazement of discovering Love, Strange Love to some. Being the first love of another is a special gift.
      10midhuj-29377

      Perfect, True Love

      Vera Fischer, I'll always remember you. You were born to do this role. Only you can do this character Perfect.
      velame

      The forbidden movie

      This movie could be only another erotic brazilian 80's movie. But the presence of Xuxa, the famous popstar, made it a very special one. There is a rumor that when Xuxa fans found out this movie, she went to court in order to forbid it. I don't know if it is real, but I should say that the tapes disappeared...They're very rare nowadays. The scenes could make a scandal with Xuxa's reputation, but she solved it very well. She is currently in a TV Programme presenting fairy tales to young kids. Compare it to the scenes of the movie, specifically the ones she is "acting" with kids...
      7luizkonzeh

      not one of the worst

      Being an old Brazilian movie, I didn't expect much. But even with all the prejudice, it still wasn't the worst I've ever seen. Xuxa draws attention to the unsuspecting viewer.

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      Related interests

      Elsie Fisher in Eighth Grade (2018)
      Coming-of-Age
      Mahershala Ali and Alex R. Hibbert in Moonlight (2016)
      Drama

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      • Trivia
        This is a controversial movie due to the fact that it has scenes of full female nudity and sex involving a 12-year old boy played by actor Marcelo Ribeiro, who was 11 at the time.
      • Connections
        Referenced in Estranho Amor (2007)

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      • Release date
        • August 15, 2018 (United Arab Emirates)
      • Country of origin
        • Brazil
      • Language
        • Portuguese
      • Also known as
        • Amor, extraño amor
      • Production company
        • Cinearte Produções Cinematográficas
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      • Runtime
        • 1h 37m(97 min)
      • Color
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