Movie
Neirud
20231h 13m★ 8.5Documentary
Overview
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.
Director
- Fernanda Faya
Writers
- Fernanda Faya
Producers
- Rica Saito
- Julia Alves · Executive Producer
- Fernanda Faya
- Michael Wahrmann
Where to watch
Region: US · via JustWatch / TMDB
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Top 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)
