"Amor Estranho Amor" (also known as "Love Strange Love") is a 1982 Brazilian drama film directed by Arnaldo Jabor.
For fans of cult cinema, erotic thrillers, and visually sumptuous dramas, tracking down the English-dubbed version of Love Strange Love is a rite of passage. It is a strange, lavish, and deeply compelling piece of cinema that you simply cannot look away from. "Amor Estranho Amor" (also known as "Love Strange
The cinematography is dreamlike, bathed in warm ambers and soft glows that make the film feel like a faded, beautiful photograph. The costumes are exquisite, and the camera lingers on the female form with the reverence of a Renaissance painter. Even if you are watching a grainy VHS rip or an old English dub, the sheer visual grandeur cuts through the screen. The cinematography is dreamlike, bathed in warm ambers
The story follows an adult man reflecting on 48 crucial hours of his youth in 1937 São Paulo. As a 12-year-old boy named Hugo, he is sent to live with his mother, Anna, who resides in a luxurious bordello owned by an influential politician. During this short stay, amidst the backdrop of major political shifts in Brazil, Hugo experiences his sexual awakening through his interactions with the women in the house. Key Cast and Crew The story follows an adult man reflecting on
Calling a movie filled with psychological manipulation "awesome" might seem strange, but Love Strange Love earns the title through pure craft.
: While political radicals plan to overthrow the government, Hugo is surrounded by enticing women who find his naivete charming.