Fly Christina Clusiau Talks BASE Jumping and Human Flight
Allison Rose from FlickDirect interviews director Christina Clusiau about her 2024 documentary, Fly, a breathtaking journey into the world of BASE jumping. Through aerial footage and intimate stories of three couples, the film reveals the complex balance between passion, risk, and love in the extreme sport of human flight.
In this interview, Clusiau shares the inspiration behind the film and the challenges of portraying BASE jumping from both the ground and the air. Watch to discover how Fly explores the lives of its daring participants and captures the beauty and danger of defying gravity.
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ABOUT FLY
What if the very thing that fuels you could also be your downfall? Humans have long dreamed of the freedom of flight. In the heart-stopping documentary FLY, from National Geographic Documentary Films, directors Shaul Schwarz and Christina Clusiau (“Shaun White: The Last Run”, “Immigration Nation”, the Emmy® Award-winning “Trophy”) immerse viewers in the exhilarating yet perilous world of BASE jumping.
At the heart of the film are three couples: Jimmy and Marta, pioneering figures affectionately known as the “Mom and Pop” of BASE jumping; the fearless wingsuit pilot Scotty and his newfound love, Julia; and the resilient duo Amber and Espen, whose bond is tested by triumph and tragedy. Through breathtaking aerial footage, vérité scenes, and intimate interviews, the film explores the complex balance between passion and sacrifice. A poignant love story that celebrates the spirit of those who dare to defy gravity, capturing the essence of what it truly means to live on the edge.
Directed By: Christina Clusiau, Shaul Schwarz
MPAA Rating: R
Genre: Documentary
Running Time: 110 minutes
Distributed By: National Geographic
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