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.
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Neirud festival trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-11-01
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Curitiba Int'l Film Festival - Olhar de Cinema 2023
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fernanda Faya
- Screenplay & Story
- Fernanda Faya
- Original Score
- Chico Pinheiro
- Original Title
- Neirud
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Temporal Filmes, Sancho & Punta
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fernanda Faya
Fernanda Faya
Chico Pinheiro
Julia Zakia
Yuri Amaral
Rica Saito, Julia Alves, Michael Wahrmann, Fernanda Faya
Department Leadership Roster
Rica Saito
Producer
Fernanda Faya
Screenplay
Michael Wahrmann
Producer
Marina Lodi
Costume Design
Chico Pinheiro
Original Music Composer
Fernanda Faya
Producer
Fernanda Faya
Director
Yuri Amaral
Editor
Julia Zakia
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Neirud
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Neirud about?
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.
Who directed Neirud?
Neirud was directed by Fernanda Faya.
Who stars in Neirud?
The principal cast of Neirud includes Élida Neirud dos Santos, Nely Tereze Faya, Fernanda Faya, Edgard Armando Pimenta Faya, Felipe Roth Faya.
When was Neirud released and how long is it?
Neirud was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Neirud?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Neirud was composed by Chico Pinheiro.