Fakir backdrop

Fakir 2019 Directed by Helena Ignez

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.

Country Brazil
Production Country Brazil
Language Portuguese
Spoken Languages French , Portuguese , Spanish
Gnere Documentary
Production Company Mercúrio Produções
Release Date 24 July 2019
92 mins
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
Mago Jacq Escapist
Lana Campos Wrestler
Najja Fakir
Helena Ignez Narrator