Documentary

Fakir

Name: Fakir
Director: Helena Ignez
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2019-07-24
Duration: 92 min
Cast: Suzy King, Luz del Fuego, Silki, Yone, Lookan

July 24, 2019

1h 32m

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.