Fakir
- 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.
Cast
Suzy King
Self (archive footage)
Luz del Fuego
Self (archive footage)
- Silki
Silki
Self (archive footage)
- Yone
Yone
Self (archive footage)
- Lookan
Lookan
Self (archive footage)
- Verinha
Verinha
Self (archive footage)
- Sandra
Sandra
Self (archive footage)
- Malba
Malba
Self (archive footage)
- Mara
Mara
Self (archive footage)
- Urbano
Urbano
Self (archive footage)
- Burmah
Burmah
Self (archive footage)
- Lys Chelys
Lys Chelys
Self (archive footage)
- Maura Ferreira
Maura Ferreira
Fado Singer
- Zarak
Zarak
Fakir
- Indiany
Indiany
Snake dancer and wrestler
- Regina Müller
Regina Müller
Carmen Butô
- Lion on a Diet Shibari
Lion on a Diet Shibari
Shibari Performer
- Índia Rubla
Índia Rubla
Singer
- Mago Jacq
Mago Jacq
Escapist
- Lana Campos
Lana Campos
Wrestler
- Najja
Najja
Fakir
- Alberto Camarero
Alberto Camarero
Self
- Alberto de Oliveira
Alberto de Oliveira
Self
Helena Ignez
Narrator
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