Love Strange Love 1982 Exclusive Online

Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3.5/5)

The film’s legacy—and its major point of contention—is its depiction of a child’s sexual initiation at the hands of adult women. While Khouri’s intent is clearly to critique a corrupt, patriarchal system (the absent politician, the commodified women, the disposable boy), the camera’s lingering gaze on the 12-year-old actor is deeply problematic. No matter the artistic framing, you are watching a minor in simulated sexual situations. For many viewers, this will be an insurmountable barrier, rendering the film's themes exploitative regardless of intent. love strange love 1982

You are a serious student of erotic cinema, Brazilian history, or transgressive art, and you can separate the director's thematic intent from the uncomfortable on-screen reality. Skip it if: The depiction of childhood sexuality in any context is a hard boundary for you. Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3