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, Screenplay, Producer
Yuri Amaral
Editor
Julia Zakia
Director of Photography
Samanta do Amaral
Colorist
Rica Saito
Assistant Director, Producer
Julia Alves
Executive Producer
Michael Wahrmann
Producer
Marina Lodi
Costume Design, Art Direction
Guile Martins
Sound Editor, Sound Mixer
Tales Manfrinato
Sound
Chico Pinheiro
Original Music Composer
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