Neirud

Synopsis

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.

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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