Amor Estranho Amor Love Strange Love 1982 English Dubbed Awesome Movie Best -

: You can find rare English-dubbed copies through niche retailers like J4HI and DVD Lady .

Why is it awesome? Three reasons:

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. : You can find rare English-dubbed copies through

For international audiences, seeing Brazilian superstar Xuxa (the "Queen of Children’s Television") in a very, very adult role is jarring. The English dub adds another layer of surrealism. Hearing her speak dubbed English while looking completely out of her element is a cult movie moment you will never forget.

During the 1980s, the film was distributed globally under the title Love Strange Love . A rare English dub was produced for international markets, featuring the classic, slightly theatrical voice acting typical of 80s foreign film imports. Because of the subsequent legal lockups, these English-dubbed prints became incredibly rare collector's items. He becomes infatuated with Tamara, a beautiful woman

★★★½ (4 stars for ambition and visual audacity; minus half for the inevitable discomfort).

It is impossible to discuss Amor Estranho Amor without addressing the massive controversy that kept it hidden from the public eye for nearly two decades. Hearing her speak dubbed English while looking completely

The enduring mystique of Love Strange Love stems directly from its long history of suppression. A few years after the film's release, Xuxa Meneghel transitioned into a massively successful career as a beloved children's television host and pop icon ("The Queen of Children"). Fearing that the mature nature of the 1982 film would irreparably damage her wholesome image, Xuxa secured the legal rights to the film.

Note: Due to the depiction of minors in sexual contexts, this film is legally restricted in several jurisdictions and is considered highly controversial by modern standards.