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Fakir

Fakir

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Documentary
📜 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.
🌏 Languages Available: Spanish , French , Portuguese
📆 Date Released: 2019-07-24
⌚ Running Time: 92 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 0.0

Beloved Cast

Luz del Fuego original image
Self (archive footage)
Luz del Fuego
Maura Ferreira original image
Maura Ferreira
Indiany original image
Indiany
Índia Rubla original image
Índia Rubla
Lion on a Diet Shibari original image
Lion on a Diet Shibari

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