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.
Directing | Helena Ignez | Director |
Writing | Helena Ignez | Screenplay |
Directing | Thaís de Almeida Prado | Assistant Director |
Camera | Toni Nogueira | Camera Operator |
Production | Thaís de Almeida Prado | Producer |
Production | Helena Ignez | Musical Casting |
Camera | Toni Nogueira | Director of Photography |
Production | Alberto de Oliveira | Researcher |
Production | Sinai Sganzerla | Executive Producer |
Sound | Raul Costa Duarte | Sound |
Sound | Magí Batalla Rodríguez | Sound Mixer |
Editing | João Marcos de Almeida | Colorist |
Production | Alberto Camarero | Researcher |
Editing | Sergio Gagliardi-Gag | Editor |
Camera | Barbara Vida | Assistant Camera |
Art | Helena Ignez | Art Direction |