Neirud(2023)
Neirud 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.
Neirud (2023) is a documentary film directed by Fernanda Faya, released on June 14, 2023 with a runtime of 1h 13m. It stars Élida Neirud dos Santos, Nely Tereze Faya, Fernanda Faya and Edgard Armando Pimenta Faya. Viewers rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Fernanda Faya
- Writers:
- Fernanda Faya
- Producers:
- Rica Saito, Fernanda Faya, Michael Wahrmann
- Cinematographer:
- Julia Zakia
- Composer:
- Chico Pinheiro
- Production:
- Temporal Filmes, Sancho & Punta
- Status:
- Released
Neirud (2023) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Neirud before you stream it.
Neirud Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Élida Neirud dos Santos
Élida Neirud dos Santos
as Self
- Nely Tereze Faya
Nely Tereze Faya
as Self
Fernanda Faya
as Self
- Edgard Armando Pimenta Faya
Edgard Armando Pimenta Faya
as Self
- Felipe Roth Faya
Felipe Roth Faya
as Self
- Aparecida Pimenta
Aparecida Pimenta
as Self
- Rebeca Diorio
Rebeca Diorio
as Self
- Rita Vivas Monterei
Rita Vivas Monterei
as Self (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Fernanda Faya, written by Fernanda Faya, produced by Rica Saito, Fernanda Faya and Michael Wahrmann.
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Neirud Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Neirud – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Neirud online?
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Neirud (2023) is available to stream on True Story and DocAlliance Films, and to rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Neirud?
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The main cast of Neirud (2023) includes Élida Neirud dos Santos, Nely Tereze Faya, Fernanda Faya, Edgard Armando Pimenta Faya and Felipe Roth Faya. The film was directed by Fernanda Faya. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Neirud released?
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Neirud was released on June 14, 2023 and runs for 1h 13m.
Is Neirud worth watching?
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Neirud (2023) holds an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Neirud?
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Yes. The official Neirud trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.