Fakir

2019•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.

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Production

Mercúrio Produções

Language

Status

Released

Release Date

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Cast

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)

Urbano

Self (archive footage)

Burmah

Self (archive footage)

Lys Chelys

Self (archive footage)

Maura Ferreira

Fado Singer

Zarak

Fakir

Indiany

Snake dancer and wrestler

Regina Müller

Carmen Butô

Lion on a Diet Shibari

Shibari Performer

Índia Rubla

Singer

Mago Jacq

Escapist

Lana Campos

Wrestler

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