Neirud (2023)

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.

Released

2023-06-14

Genres

Documentary

Runtime

73 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Fernanda Faya, Fernanda Faya

TMDB rating

8.5/10 from 2 votes