Fakir
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.
Top Billed Cast
Suzy King
Self (archive footage)
Luz del Fuego
Self (archive footage)
Silki
Self (archive footage)
Yone
Self (archive footage)
Lookan
Self (archive footage)
Featured Crew
Helena Ignez
Director
Helena Ignez
Screenplay
Sinai Sganzerla
Executive Producer
Thaís de Almeida Prado
Producer
Thaís de Almeida Prado
Assistant Director
Helena Ignez
Art Direction
Helena Ignez
Musical Casting
Toni Nogueira
Director of Photography
Toni Nogueira
Camera Operator
Barbara Vida
Assistant Camera
Magí Batalla Rodríguez
Sound Mixer
Sergio Gagliardi-Gag
Editor
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