Fakir
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.
Director: Helena Ignez
Top Cast
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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