Neirud

After the mysterious death of her aunt Neirud, filmmaker Fernanda Faya embarks on a journey to uncover the secrets of this enigmatic woman. Once known as the "Gorilla Woman," Neirud traveled the Brazilian underground circus circuit from the 1960s to the 1980s, wrestling alongside other fierce female fighters. As Fernanda delves deeper into her family’s past, she unearths unexpected revelations, touching on themes of identity, belonging, and queer life. Neirud is a cinematic exploration of a life spent on the margins, revealing hidden layers of resilience, rebellion, and self-discovery.