

Fakir
Genres
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
92 min
Release Date
2019-07-24
Status
Released
Original Language
Portuguese
Vote Count
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Vote Average
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Sandra
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Najja
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Alberto Camarero
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Alberto de Oliveira
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Helena Ignez
Narrator
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