Neirud
2023-06-14 | 73 min
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.
Genres
Documentary
Cast
Élida Neirud dos Santos
Nely Tereze Faya
Fernanda Faya
Edgard Armando Pimenta Faya
Felipe Roth Faya
Aparecida Pimenta
Rebeca Diorio
Rita Vivas Monterei
