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.
Suzy King
Self (archive footage)
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)
Helena Ignez
Director
Helena Ignez
Screenplay
Thaís de Almeida Prado
Producer
Sinai Sganzerla
Executive Producer
Thaís de Almeida Prado
Assistant Director
Toni Nogueira
Director of Photography
Helena Ignez
Art Direction
Toni Nogueira
Camera Operator
João Marcos de Almeida
Colorist