Neirud

Name: Neirud
Director: Fernanda Faya
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2023-06-14
Duration: 1 h 13 min
Rating: 8.5
Cast: Élida Neirud dos Santos, Nely Tereze Faya, Fernanda Faya, Edgard Armando Pimenta Faya, Felipe Roth Faya

Directed by Fernanda Faya

Documentary

20231h 13m8.5

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.