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The Forgotten Gem of Brazilian Cinema: Uncovering the Enigma of "Amor Estranho Amor" (1982)

The Actor’s Perspective: Marcelo Ribeiro, who was 11 during filming, has often spoken about the professional nature of the set, despite the uncomfortable nature of the scenes by modern standards. Amor.Estranho.Amor.-Love.Strange.Love-.1982.VHS...

In recent years, the legal landscape shifted. Xuxa herself has spoken more openly about the film, acknowledging it as a professional job she took as a young model. In 2021, the long-standing legal barriers were largely lifted, allowing the film to be shown on Brazilian cable networks like Canal Brasil. The Forgotten Gem of Brazilian Cinema: Uncovering the

The story is set in 1937, during the political rise of Getúlio Vargas in Brazil. A 12-year-old boy (played by Marcelo Ribeiro) is sent to live in a luxurious brothel run by a powerful madam, Anna (Vera Fischer, a Brazilian icon). The boy, unknown to him, is the illegitimate son of a prominent politician (Xuxa Lopes). Over 48 hours, the boy observes—and becomes entangled in—the complex, manipulative relationships between the prostitutes, their clients, and the political machinations outside. In 2021, the long-standing legal barriers were largely

Would you like to know more about the film's director, Arnaldo Jabor, or its place in the context of Brazilian cinema?

Amor Estranho Amor (known internationally as Love Strange Love