Fakir

1h 32min

Documentary

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.

Cast

Suzy King

Suzy King

Self (archive footage)
Luz del Fuego

Luz del Fuego

Self (archive footage)
Silki

Silki

Self (archive footage)
Yone

Yone

Self (archive footage)
Lookan

Lookan

Self (archive footage)
Verinha

Verinha

Self (archive footage)
Sandra

Sandra

Self (archive footage)
Malba

Malba

Self (archive footage)
Mara

Mara

Self (archive footage)
Urbano

Urbano

Self (archive footage)
Burmah

Burmah

Self (archive footage)
Lys Chelys

Lys Chelys

Self (archive footage)
Maura Ferreira

Maura Ferreira

Fado Singer
Zarak

Zarak

Fakir
Indiany

Indiany

Snake dancer and wrestler
Regina Müller

Regina Müller

Carmen Butô
Lion on a Diet Shibari

Lion on a Diet Shibari

Shibari Performer
Mago Jacq

Mago Jacq

Escapist
Lana Campos

Lana Campos

Wrestler
Najja

Najja

Fakir
Helena Ignez

Helena Ignez

Narrator

Release date

24th Jul 2019

Status

Released

Spoken languages

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