The film was banned in several countries and faced heavy censorship in Brazil. Modern audiences approaching the film today will undoubtedly find the thematic elements of a child observing and participating in the sex work of adult women to be deeply jarring and problematic.
It would be dishonest to discuss Love Strange Love without addressing the controversy surrounding its release. Many critics accused Khouri of creating softcore child exploitation. Defenders argue the film is a powerful critique of authoritarianism, showing how totalitarian regimes (like the looming 1937 dictatorship) turn human relationships into commodities. The film was banned in several countries and
The film revolves around a complex love triangle between a wealthy and powerful man, his wife, and their daughter. The story explores themes of desire, power, and the blurred lines between love and lust. Many critics accused Khouri of creating softcore child
Amor Estranho Amor is not a movie for everyone. It is slow, uncomfortable, and asks difficult questions about the nature of consent and power. But for fans of arthouse sleaze, erotic thrillers, and international curiosities, the version is a holy grail. It is a time capsule of early 80s Brazilian cinema filtered through a bizarre, dubbed lens that makes everything feel simultaneously more foreign and more familiar. The story explores themes of desire, power, and