Fakir

Fakir (2019)

Directed by Helena Ignez

1h 32m

Documentary

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 King

Suzy King

Self (archive footage)

Luz del Fuego

Luz del Fuego

Self (archive footage)

Silki

Silki

Self (archive footage)

Yone

Yone

Self (archive footage)

Lookan

Lookan

Self (archive footage)

Verinha

Verinha

Self (archive footage)

Sandra

Sandra

Self (archive footage)

Malba

Malba

Self (archive footage)

Mara

Mara

Self (archive footage)

Crew

Helena Ignez

Helena Ignez

Director

Helena Ignez

Helena Ignez

Screenplay

Thaís de Almeida Prado

Thaís de Almeida Prado

Producer

Sinai Sganzerla

Sinai Sganzerla

Executive Producer

Thaís de Almeida Prado

Thaís de Almeida Prado

Assistant Director

Toni Nogueira

Toni Nogueira

Director of Photography

Helena Ignez

Helena Ignez

Art Direction

Toni Nogueira

Toni Nogueira

Camera Operator

João Marcos de Almeida

João Marcos de Almeida

Colorist

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