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.
Suzy King
as Self (archive footage)
Luz del Fuego
as Self (archive footage)
Silki
as Self (archive footage)
Yone
as Self (archive footage)
Lookan
as Self (archive footage)
Verinha
as Self (archive footage)
Sandra
as Self (archive footage)
Malba
as Self (archive footage)
Mara
as Self (archive footage)
Urbano
as Self (archive footage)
Burmah
as Self (archive footage)
Lys Chelys
as Self (archive footage)
