Fakir
Jul 24, 2019 · 1h 32m
Director
Helena IgnezOverview
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 of Fakir
Suzy KingSelf (archive footage)
Luz del FuegoSelf (archive footage)
SilkiSelf (archive footage)- YoneSelf (archive footage)
- LookanSelf (archive footage)
- VerinhaSelf (archive footage)
- SandraSelf (archive footage)
- MalbaSelf (archive footage)
- MaraSelf (archive footage)
- UrbanoSelf (archive footage)
- BurmahSelf (archive footage)
- Lys ChelysSelf (archive footage)
- Maura FerreiraFado Singer
- ZarakFakir
- IndianySnake dancer and wrestler
- Regina MüllerCarmen Butô
- Lion on a Diet ShibariShibari Performer
- Índia RublaSinger
- Mago JacqEscapist
- Lana CamposWrestler
- NajjaFakir
- Alberto CamareroSelf
- Alberto de OliveiraSelf
Helena IgnezNarrator
Crew of Fakir
- Helena IgnezDirector, Screenplay, Art Direction, Musical Casting
Thaís de Almeida PradoProducer, Assistant Director
Sinai SganzerlaExecutive Producer- Toni NogueiraDirector of Photography, Camera Operator
- Sergio Gagliardi-GagEditor, Sound Designer
- Alberto CamareroResearcher, Costume Design
João Marcos de AlmeidaColorist
Barbara VidaAssistant Camera- Magí Batalla RodríguezSound Mixer
- Alberto de OliveiraResearcher
- Raul Costa DuarteSound Recordist
About Fakir
What is Fakir about?
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…
When was Fakir released?
Fakir was released on July 24, 2019.
How long is Fakir?
Fakir runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
Who directed Fakir?
Fakir was directed by Helena Ignez.
Who is in the cast of Fakir?
The cast of Fakir includes Suzy King (Self (archive footage)), Luz del Fuego (Self (archive footage)), Silki (Self (archive footage)), Yone (Self (archive footage)) and Lookan (Self (archive footage)).