Neirud
8.2
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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Fernanda Faya Director · Chico Pinheiro Composer Julia Zakia Cinematographer
United States release November 11, 2023 · Produced in Brazil · Production Sancho & Punta
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Sancho & Punta
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Brazil
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Portuguese
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Portuguese
Release dates
Brazil · June 14, 2023
Premiere · Curitiba Int'l Film Festival - Olhar de Cinema 2023
United States · November 11, 2023
Premiere · DOCNYC Film Festival
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