The Core Question
What just happened between you and "Neirud"?
No need to judge. Just record how you feel right now.
Overview
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.
Cast & Crew
Fernanda Faya
Director
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Élida Neirud dos Santos
Self
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Nely Tereze Faya
Self
Fernanda Faya
Self
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Edgard Armando Pimenta Faya
Self
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Felipe Roth Faya
Self
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Aparecida Pimenta
Self
Love Letters from the Community
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