Because of these legal injunctions, the film became a "true legend" in Brazil—widely talked about but rarely seen in its entirety until more recent years. Critical Consensus
Xuxa, who later became Brazil's "Queen of Children," famously appeared in a scene involving the 12-year-old protagonist, leading to decades of legal attempts to block the film’s distribution. Amor Estranho Amor
Amor Estranho Amor is less of a "sex movie" and more of a haunting, albeit uncomfortable, psychological drama. It is a recommended watch for those interested in the history of Brazilian "pornochanchada" and the sociopolitical subtexts of 1980s cinema, rather than those seeking traditional entertainment. Because of these legal injunctions, the film became
Khouri uses sex not just as a narrative device but as a metaphor for social and political control, depicting an elite that uses bodies as instruments of power. It is a recommended watch for those interested