The Election Campaigners (1993)

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.

• Release Date: 1993-10-29
• Runtime: 1h 38min
• Production Company: Allegro Film
• Production Country: Austria
• Director: Helmut Grasser
• Writers: Hubert Canaval, Helmut Grasser.