In his documentary short 26,000 Days, Director Henry Behel chronicles both the nuanced technical ability and the grab-life-by-the-horns worldview of ambitious Airshow pilot Eric Tucker. Taking an almost surf film-like approach, the doc depicts Tucker with a calm, graceful aura as he takes to the skies to execute death-defying stunts in a plane built for much less. Tucker, as both a pilot and a person, is a fascinating figure to watch and Behel does an excellent job of balancing the thrilling cinematography of his aerial acrobatics with Tucker’s reflective, philosophical ruminations. DN is delighted to present 26,000 Days’ online premiere today and is joined by Behel below for a revealing conversation about his own origins as a pilot, the contemplative, multi-year process of making 26,000 Days with Tucker, and the specialised technical equipment he utilised to achieve the film’s breathtaking agile camerawork.
James Maitre, Director's Notes
