The Election Campaigners

THE ELECTION CAMPAIGNERS tries to analyse the phenomenon of the Austrian Freedom Party (FPÖ). The party’s great success is generally regarded as a result of its leader’s demonic charisma. But this film doesn’t focus on Jörg Haider. Instead it gives a face to the people who make Haider’s election victories possible, taking a clear stance, yet refraining from commentary or judgement. It is up to the viewers to draw their own conclusions.

Director: Helmut Grasser

Cast: Jörg Haider, Heide Schmidt, Christian Scheider, Herbert Schürz, Peter Westenthaler, Franz Berger, Peter Schönerklee, Edith Adamek

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