Fakir (2019)

Directed by Helena Ignez1h 32mDocumentary

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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16
Year
2019
Country
BR
Language
Portuguese
Release date
24 July 2019
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Suzy King
Suzy King
Self (archive footage)
Luz del Fuego
Luz del Fuego
Self (archive footage)
S
Silki
Self (archive footage)
Y
Yone
Self (archive footage)
L
Lookan
Self (archive footage)
V
Verinha
Self (archive footage)
S
Sandra
Self (archive footage)
M
Malba
Self (archive footage)
M
Mara
Self (archive footage)
U
Urbano
Self (archive footage)
B
Burmah
Self (archive footage)
L
Lys Chelys
Self (archive footage)
M
Maura Ferreira
Fado Singer
Z
Zarak
Fakir
I
Indiany
Snake dancer and wrestler
R
Regina Müller
Carmen Butô
L
Lion on a Diet Shibari
Shibari Performer
Í
Índia Rubla
Singer
M
Mago Jacq
Escapist
L
Lana Campos
Wrestler
N
Najja
Fakir
A
Alberto Camarero
Self
A
Alberto de Oliveira
Self
Helena Ignez
Helena Ignez
Narrator

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