Fakir
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.
Top Cast

Suzy King
as Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)

Luz del Fuego
as Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Silki
as Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
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