Documentary · Austria · 1993 · 1h 38m

The Election Campaigners

Die Wahlkämpfer

The Election Campaigners poster
Director
Helmut Grasser
Cast
Jörg Haider as Self Heide Schmidt as Self (uncredited) Christian Scheider as Self Herbert Schürz as Self Peter Westenthaler as Self Franz Berger as Self
Crew
Peter Zeitlinger — Director of Photography Othmar Schmiderer — Director of Photography Hubert Canaval — Editor Helmut Grasser — Screenplay Hubert Canaval — Screenplay Hubert Canaval — Producer
Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
politicsaustria
Key Collaborators
Helmut Grasser Director Peter Zeitlinger Director of Photography Othmar Schmiderer Director of Photography Hubert Canaval Editor Helmut Grasser Screenplay Hubert Canaval Screenplay Hubert Canaval Producer Helmut Grasser Producer
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