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.
- Genre: Documentary
- Director: Helmut Grasser
- Cast: Jörg Haider, Heide Schmidt, Christian Scheider, Herbert Schürz, Peter Westenthaler
- Country: Austria