Neirud (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 2023, Neirud is a documentary film directed by Fernanda Faya, running about 73 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Neirud stars Élida Neirud dos Santos as Self, Nely Tereze Faya as Self, Fernanda Faya as Self and Edgard Armando Pimenta Faya as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Neirud sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on True Story and DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Neirud page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Neirud (2023)?
- In US, Neirud is available to stream on True Story and DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Neirud worth watching?
- Neirud holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Neirud?
- Neirud stars Élida Neirud dos Santos, Nely Tereze Faya, Fernanda Faya, Edgard Armando Pimenta Faya and Felipe Roth Faya.
- When was Neirud released?
- Neirud was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.