Fakir(2019)
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.
Fakir (2019) is a documentary film directed by Helena Ignez, released on July 24, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Suzy King, Luz del Fuego, Silki and Yone.
- Director:
- Helena Ignez
- Writers:
- Helena Ignez
- Producers:
- Thaís de Almeida Prado
- Cinematographer:
- Toni Nogueira
- Production:
- Mercúrio Produções
- Status:
- Released
Fakir Cast & Crew
Main cast
Suzy King
as Self (archive footage)
Luz del Fuego
as Self (archive footage)
- Silki
Silki
as Self (archive footage)
- Yone
Yone
as Self (archive footage)
- Lookan
Lookan
as Self (archive footage)
- Verinha
Verinha
as Self (archive footage)
- Sandra
Sandra
as Self (archive footage)
- Malba
Malba
as Self (archive footage)
- Mara
Mara
as Self (archive footage)
- Urbano
Urbano
as Self (archive footage)
- Burmah
Burmah
as Self (archive footage)
- Lys Chelys
Lys Chelys
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Helena Ignez, written by Helena Ignez, produced by Thaís de Almeida Prado.
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Fakir – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Fakir online?
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Fakir (2019) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Fakir?
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The main cast of Fakir (2019) includes Suzy King, Luz del Fuego, Silki, Yone and Lookan. The film was directed by Helena Ignez. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Fakir released?
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Fakir was released on July 24, 2019 and runs for 1h 32m.