Fakir
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.
Cast
Suzy KingSelf (archive footage)
Luz del FuegoSelf (archive footage)SilkiSelf (archive footage)
YoneSelf (archive footage)
LookanSelf (archive footage)
VerinhaSelf (archive footage)
SandraSelf (archive footage)
MalbaSelf (archive footage)
MaraSelf (archive footage)
UrbanoSelf (archive footage)
BurmahSelf (archive footage)
Lys ChelysSelf (archive footage)
Crew
DirectorHelena Ignez
Details
Release DateJuly 24, 2019
LanguagesSpanish, French, Portuguese
StudiosMercúrio Produções
