Neirud

Neirud — Plot

Neirud died shrouded in mystery, leaving behind no trace of her past. Confronting family secrets, the filmmaker pieces together the life of her enigmatic aunt, who toured Brazil as a wrestler in an underground all-female circus troupe throughout the 60s and 80s. As she investigates Neirud's controversial ring persona, Gorilla Woman, the filmmaker uncovers a taboo-breaking love story, revealing the surprising nature of Neirud's role in her own family.

• Release date
• June 14, 2023
• Runtime
• 73 min
• Genres
• Documentary
• Director
• Fernanda Faya

Neirud — Cast

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Élida Neirud dos Santos Self

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Nely Tereze Faya Self Fernanda Faya Self

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Edgard Armando Pimenta Faya Self

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Felipe Roth Faya Self

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Aparecida Pimenta Self

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Rebeca Diorio Self

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Rita Vivas Monterei Self (voice)