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Neirud

2023 1h 12m Documentary List
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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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Christopher Llewellyn Reed Hammer to Nail The sum total of its parts is a tribute to love (both hidden and overt) and survival. That proves a poignant combination. Dec 7, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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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