Neirud

Name: Neirud
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2023
Duration: 73 min
Rating: 8.5

2023 · 73 min

Documentary

★ 8.5

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Trailer

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.

Crew

Director Fernanda Faya
Screenplay Fernanda Faya
Director of Photography Julia Zakia

Cast

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Élida Neirud dos Santos
Self
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Nely Tereze Faya
Self
Fernanda Faya
Self
E
Edgard Armando Pimenta Faya
Self
F
Felipe Roth Faya
Self
A
Aparecida Pimenta
Self
R
Rebeca Diorio
Self
R
Rita Vivas Monterei
Self (voice)

Crew

Director — Fernanda Faya
Screenplay — Fernanda Faya
Director of Photography — Julia Zakia

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🔥 Hot takes

warming up the wall…

Intermission

GO DEEPER

Turn the obscurity dial up. There's a lot further down to go.

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