Fakir
Synopsis
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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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
52º Festival de Brasília do Cinema Brasileiro
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Helena Ignez
- Screenplay & Story
- Helena Ignez
- Original Title
- Fakir
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, French, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Mercúrio Produções
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Helena Ignez
Helena Ignez
Toni Nogueira
Sergio Gagliardi-Gag
Sinai Sganzerla, Thaís de Almeida Prado
Department Leadership Roster
Helena Ignez
Director
Helena Ignez
Screenplay
Thaís de Almeida Prado
Producer
Toni Nogueira
Director of Photography
Sergio Gagliardi-Gag
Editor
Alberto Camarero
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Fakir.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fakir
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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 artists who keep this art alive in performances and shows.
Who directed Fakir?
Fakir was directed by Helena Ignez.
Who stars in Fakir?
The principal cast of Fakir includes Suzy King, Luz del Fuego, Silki, Yone, Lookan.
When was Fakir released and how long is it?
Fakir was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.