Documentary · Brazil · 2023 · 1h 13m

Neirud

Neirud poster
Director
Fernanda Faya
Cast
Élida Neirud dos Santos as Self Nely Tereze Faya as Self Fernanda Faya as Self Edgard Armando Pimenta Faya as Self Felipe Roth Faya as Self Aparecida Pimenta as Self
Crew
Julia Zakia — Director of Photography Yuri Amaral — Editor Chico Pinheiro — Original Music Composer Fernanda Faya — Screenplay Rica Saito — Producer Fernanda Faya — Producer
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.

Trailer Neirud — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
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Key Collaborators
Fernanda Faya Director Julia Zakia Director of Photography Yuri Amaral Editor Chico Pinheiro Original Music Composer Fernanda Faya Screenplay Rica Saito Producer Fernanda Faya Producer Michael Wahrmann Producer Marina Lodi Costume Design
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