The Election Campaigners (1993)

Director: Helmut Grasser

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.

Cast

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

Josef Gaschler

Self