Fakir
movie

Released July 24, 2019
Genres:
Overview
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
as
Self (archive footage)

Luz del Fuego
as
Self (archive footage)
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Silki
as
Self (archive footage)
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Yone
as
Self (archive footage)
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Lookan
as
Self (archive footage)
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Verinha
as
Self (archive footage)
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Sandra
as
Self (archive footage)
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Malba
as
Self (archive footage)
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Mara
as
Self (archive footage)
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Urbano
as
Self (archive footage)
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Burmah
as
Self (archive footage)
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Lys Chelys
as
Self (archive footage)
Crew

Helena Ignez
as
Director

Helena Ignez
as
Screenplay

Sinai Sganzerla
as
Executive Producer

Thaís de Almeida Prado
as
Producer

Thaís de Almeida Prado
as
Assistant Director

Helena Ignez
as
Art Direction

Helena Ignez
as
Musical Casting
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Toni Nogueira
as
Director of Photography
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Toni Nogueira
as
Camera Operator

Barbara Vida
as
Assistant Camera
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Magí Batalla Rodríguez
as
Sound Mixer
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Sergio Gagliardi-Gag
as
Editor