Neirud

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.

Country: Brazil

Cast

Élida Neirud dos Santos

Nely Tereze Faya

Fernanda Faya

Edgard Armando Pimenta Faya

Felipe Roth Faya

Aparecida Pimenta

Rebeca Diorio

Rita Vivas Monterei