Movie: Fakir

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Suzy King
Suzy King

Self (archive footage)

Luz del Fuego
Luz del Fuego

Self (archive footage)

Silki
Silki

Self (archive footage)

Yone
Yone

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Lookan
Lookan

Self (archive footage)

Verinha
Verinha

Self (archive footage)

Sandra
Sandra

Self (archive footage)

Malba
Malba

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Mara
Mara

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Urbano
Urbano

Self (archive footage)

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    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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    2019-07-24

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