CinemaOSMovie · 2019 · 1h 32m

Fakir

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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.

Directed byHelena Ignez

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 32m
Language
PT
Released
July 24, 2019
Studios
Mercúrio Produções

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Suzy King

Suzy King

Self (archive footage)

Luz del Fuego

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)

Creative team
Directed by
Helena Ignez
Helena Ignez
Written by
Helena Ignez
Helena Ignez
Produced by
Thaís de Almeida Prado
Thaís de Almeida Prado

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