Fakir (2019)
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.
Director:
Helena Ignez
Writer:
Helena Ignez
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Suzy King as Self (archive footage) |
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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) |
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Maura Ferreira as Fado Singer |
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Zarak as Fakir |
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Indiany as Snake dancer and wrestler |
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Regina Müller as Carmen Butô |
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Lion on a Diet Shibari as Shibari Performer |
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Índia Rubla as Singer |
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Mago Jacq as Escapist |
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Lana Campos as Wrestler |
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Najja as Fakir |
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Alberto Camarero as Self |
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Alberto de Oliveira as Self |
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Helena Ignez as Narrator |
| Directing | Helena Ignez | Director |
| Writing | Helena Ignez | Screenplay |
| Production | Thaís de Almeida Prado | Producer |
| Production | Sinai Sganzerla | Executive Producer |
| Directing | Thaís de Almeida Prado | Assistant Director |
| Camera | Toni Nogueira | Director of Photography |
| Art | Helena Ignez | Art Direction |
| Camera | Toni Nogueira | Camera Operator |
| Editing | João Marcos de Almeida | Colorist |
| Production | Helena Ignez | Musical Casting |
| Camera | Barbara Vida | Assistant Camera |
| Sound | Magí Batalla Rodríguez | Sound Mixer |
| Editing | Sergio Gagliardi-Gag | Editor |
| Production | Alberto de Oliveira | Researcher |
| Production | Alberto Camarero | Researcher |
| Costume & Make-Up | Alberto Camarero | Costume Design |
| Sound | Raul Costa Duarte | Sound Recordist |
| Sound | Sergio Gagliardi-Gag | Sound Designer |
