Amor Estranho Amor (known internationally as Love Strange Love ) is a 1982 Brazilian erotic drama directed by Walter Hugo Khouri
: After becoming a massive children's television star, Xuxa spent years in legal battles to prevent the film’s distribution, particularly due to a scene involving a sexual encounter with the underage protagonist. Amor Estranho Amor (known internationally as Love Strange
The English dubbing, while typical of the era, adds a layer of surrealism for international audiences. It creates a distancing effect that almost makes the film feel like a twisted fable being narrated to the viewer, emphasizing the "strange" in Love Strange Love . : In 2017, the Brazilian Federal Supreme Court
: In 2017, the Brazilian Federal Supreme Court finally lifted the restrictions, allowing the film to be broadcast and sold again. It officially debuted on Brazilian television in February 2021. English Dubbed & Viewing Information Availability : While originally in Portuguese, English dubbed versions : In 2017