Fakir

Fakir (2019)

The feature-length documentary Fakir portrays the success of fakirism in Brazil, Latin America and France. This circus art origin show is presented and analyzed through archives that reveals the success of these presentations with their pain resistance championships and the great public presence, including politicians and government officials. Fakir spans current footage from contemporary artists who keep this art alive in performances and shows.

Date of release
2019-07-24
Runtime
1h 32m
Genres
Documentary
Director
Helena Ignez

Casting

  • Suzy King — Self (archive footage)
  • Luz del Fuego — Self (archive footage)
  • Silki — Self (archive footage)
  • Yone — Self (archive footage)
  • Lookan — Self (archive footage)
  • Verinha — Self (archive footage)
  • Sandra — Self (archive footage)
  • Malba — Self (archive footage)
  • Mara — Self (archive footage)
  • Urbano — Self (archive footage)
  • Burmah — Self (archive footage)
  • Lys Chelys — Self (archive footage)

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