Name: That Strange Desire to Love
Genre: Drama
Released: 1977-12-20
Duration: 1 h 30 min
Cast: Beba Lončar, Christian Borromeo, Marina Giordana, George Eastman, Philippe Leroy

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Angela and Marco are a new brother and sister, they live in a large country house outside the rest of the world, united by an at least ambiguous relationship, which goes far beyond fraternal affection.

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Taboo Incest Drama
Erotic Psychological Thriller
Italian Exploitation Cinema
Claustrophobic Atmosphere
Ambiguous Relationships
Slow-Burn Tension
Provocative Subject Matter
Rural Isolation
Moral Transgression

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Directed by: Mario Imperoli
Written by: George Eastman, Mario Imperoli
Produced by: Claudio Cuomo
Music by: Manuel De Sica

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Facts

December 20, 1977 · 1 h 30 min · Sexual Content, Nudity, Strong Language

Released: December 20, 1977
Runtime: 1 h 30 min
Content: Sexual Content, Nudity, Strong Language
Genres: Drama
Original language: Italian
Made in: Italy

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4 questions, like "Is That Strange Desire to Love worth watching?"

Questions about That Strange Desire to Love

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Is That Strange Desire to Love worth watching?

54

MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 5.7).

Is That Strange Desire to Love good for date night?

AdultsSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 8 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is That Strange Desire to Love plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (6 of 10) and pathos (5 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is That Strange Desire to Love in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.