Movie Description
Fakir
(2019)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Helena Ignez
- Producer : Thaís de Almeida Prado
- Editor : Sergio Gagliardi-Gag
- Cast : Suzy King,Luz del Fuego,Silki,Yone,Lookan,Verinha,Sandra,Malba,Mara,Urbano,Burmah,Lys Chelys,Maura Ferreira,Zarak,Indiany,Regina Müller,Lion on a Diet Shibari,Índia Rubla,Mago Jacq,Lana Campos,Najja,Alberto Camarero,Alberto de Oliveira,Helena Ignez
Cast
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Fado Singer
Fakir
Snake dancer and wrestler
Carmen Butô
Shibari Performer
Singer
Escapist
Wrestler
Fakir
Self
Self
Narrator
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Facts
Original TitleFakir
Status Released
Release Information
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2019-07-24
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 32m
Production CompaniesMercúrio Produções
Genres
- Documentary
