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Neirud

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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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Phuong Le Guardian Apr 21
3/5
Though beginning in a place of uncertainty, Faya’s film impresses as a homage not only to a larger-than-life figure, but also to the beauty of alternative family models. Go to Full Review Christopher Llewellyn Reed Hammer to Nail 12/07/2023
The sum total of its parts is a tribute to love (both hidden and overt) and survival. That proves a poignant combination. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Fernanda Faya

Director

Fernanda Faya

Producer

Rica Saito

Producer

Michael Wahrmann

Producer

Julia Zakia

Cinematographer

Yuri Amaral

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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.
Director
Fernanda Faya
Producer
Fernanda Faya, Rica Saito, Michael Wahrmann
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
Portuguese
Runtime
1h 12m