Fakir (2019)
1h 32m
Running Time
July 24, 2019Release Date
Fakir (2019)
1h 32m
Running Time
July 24, 2019Release Date
Network & Production Companies

Plot.
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.
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Cast & Crew.

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)

Maura Ferreira
Fado Singer

Zarak
Fakir

Indiany
Snake dancer and wrestler

Regina Müller
Carmen Butô

Lion on a Diet Shibari
Shibari Performer

Índia Rubla
Singer

Mago Jacq
Escapist

Lana Campos
Wrestler

Najja
Fakir

Alberto Camarero
Self / Researcher / Costume Design

Alberto de Oliveira
Self / Researcher

Helena Ignez
Narrator / Director / Screenplay / Art Direction / Musical Casting

Sinai Sganzerla
Executive Producer

Thaís de Almeida Prado
Producer / Assistant Director

Toni Nogueira
Director of Photography / Camera Operator

Barbara Vida
Assistant Camera

Magí Batalla Rodríguez
Sound Mixer

Sergio Gagliardi-Gag
Editor / Sound Designer

João Marcos de Almeida
Colorist

Raul Costa Duarte
Sound Recordist
Media.

Details.
This Movie Is About.
circus
fakir
naturism
snake
hunger
artist