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.
Helmut Grasser
Director
Jörg Haider
Self
Heide Schmidt
Self (uncredited)
Christian Scheider
Self
Herbert Schürz
Self
Peter Westenthaler
Self
Franz Berger
Self
Peter Schönerklee
Self
Edith Adamek
Self
Jörg Gampus
Self
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Fuck64%
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28 Up75%
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John Candy: I Like Me78%
The War Room68%
