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Documentary

Neirud

8.5(2)

Released:June 14, 2023

Runtime:1h 13m

Status:Released

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.

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Cast

Élida Neirud dos Santos

Self

Nely Tereze Faya

Self

Fernanda Faya

Fernanda Faya

Self

Edgard Armando Pimenta Faya

Self

Felipe Roth Faya

Self

Aparecida Pimenta

Self

Rebeca Diorio

Self

Rita Vivas Monterei

Self (voice)

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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.

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