Neirud

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Neirud (2023)

Directed by Fernanda Faya

Documentary · 1h 13m

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

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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)

Crew

Director
Fernanda Faya
Screenplay
Fernanda Faya
Director of Photography
Julia Zakia
Original Music Composer
Chico Pinheiro
Editor
Yuri Amaral
Producer
Rica Saito, Michael Wahrmann, Fernanda Faya

Details

Release date
2023-06-14
Runtime
1h 13m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
PT
Spoken languages
Portuguese
Countries
Brazil
Production
Temporal Filmes, Sancho & Punta