Stripping away the tabloid scandal, Love Strange Love is technically and artistically impressive:
When searching for the "best" or most "awesome" cult films of the 1980s, few titles carry as much historical and legal baggage as (released internationally as Love Strange Love ). Directed by Walter Hugo Khouri, a giant of Brazilian cinema, this 1982 psychodrama is far more than the controversial headlines that have followed it for decades. A Masterpiece of "Cinema de Autor" Stripping away the tabloid scandal, Love Strange Love
Following her rise to fame as a children’s television host, Xuxa engaged in a decades-long legal battle to prevent the film’s distribution in Brazil, fearing it would damage her wholesome image. For years, the movie was essentially "erased" from the Brazilian market, making bootleg copies and international releases highly sought after by collectors. For years, the movie was essentially "erased" from
: Khouri excels at creating a dreamlike, almost claustrophobic environment that mirrors the protagonist's internal confusion. Stripping away the tabloid scandal
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