Amor Estranho Amor (English title: Love Strange Love) is a 1982 Brazilian film directed by Walter Hugo Khouri. The movie is a provocative drama that blends coming-of-age elements with eroticism and moral controversy. Set in 1937 São Paulo, the film follows the experiences of a 12-year-old boy, Hugo, who becomes entangled with an adult woman and the complex adult world she inhabits. Its themes, performances, and ensuing legal and ethical disputes have made it a lasting, contentious entry in Brazilian cinema history.
The Past (1937, Rio de Janeiro): A twelve-year-old boy, Hugo (Marcelo Ribeiro), is sent from his strict boarding school in the countryside to the bustling, decadent capital of Rio de Janeiro. The reason for his summons is vague—to visit his mother, a woman he barely remembers. He is picked up by a stern chauffeur and driven to a sprawling, mysterious mansion. Amor Estranho Amor -Love Strange Love- -1982- English
Hugo, a naive preteen, is left at a private boarding house while his mother is away. The house is run by Anna (played by Vera Fischer), an attractive nightclub singer who is involved with political and criminal figures. As Hugo navigates the adult environment, he encounters sexual situations and confusing emotional attention, including interactions with Anna and other adults. The narrative explores Hugo’s loss of innocence, desire, and the blurred boundaries between care and exploitation. Amor Estranho Amor (Love Strange Love) — 1982