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.
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Fado Singer
Fakir
Snake dancer and wrestler
Carmen Butô
Shibari Performer
Singer
Escapist
Wrestler
Fakir
Self
Self
Narrator
Director
Screenplay
Executive Producer
Producer
Assistant Director
Art Direction
Musical Casting
Director of Photography
Camera Operator
Assistant Camera
Sound Mixer
Editor
Researcher
Researcher
Colorist
Costume Design
Sound Recordist
Sound Designer