The Forbidden Dance
Watch TrailerA princess in the Amazon rain forests tries to fight a conglomerate threatening the forests by going to Los Angeles. There she links up with a rich kid who tells her that she must get on television to succeed with her mission. Quick as a wink, the two come up with the idea of winning a lambada dance contest.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1990 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Romance, Drama |
| Director | Greydon Clark |
| Runtime | 97 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.1/10 (100 votes) |
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The film constructs a naive yet earnest fairy tale at the intersection of eco-drama and teen romance, using the lambada dance craze as a metaphor for freedom and cultural protest. It relies on the stark contrast between the Amazon's wilderness and Los Angeles' artificial glitz to explore themes of preserving identity in a commercialized world.
Those who tire of cinematic cynicism may find charm in its wholehearted, dated sincerity. What lingers after the credits is a peculiar time capsule of early-90s pop culture aspirations. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Greydon Clark
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Best enjoyed with friends as a light, nostalgic retro watch without demands for depth.
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