as Jörg Geissner, the rigid German auditor.
Beyond the satire, it is described as a warmhearted comedy about building bridges between clashing worlds. Filming Locations
A joint venture between Pantaleon Films and Warner Bros. Film Productions Germany. Plot Summary Highway to Hellas
is a 2015 German comedy film that humorously explores cultural clashes and stereotypes against the backdrop of the Greek financial crisis. Directed by Aron Lehmann, it follows a fastidious German banker sent to a fictional Greek island to audit collateral for a loan that might not exist. Film Overview Release Date: November 26, 2015 (Germany). Director: Aron Lehmann. Key Cast:
Jörg Geissner, an employee of the Munich-based AVO-Bank, travels to the fictional island of to verify the existence of collateral—specifically a power plant and a hospital—pledged for a significant loan. Suspecting the islanders are lying, Geissner begins a strict investigation. as Jörg Geissner, the rigid German auditor
It uses humor to address the real-world anxieties surrounding the European debt crisis and the strained relationship between Germany and Greece during that era.
While set on the fictional Paladiki, the movie was primarily filmed on the Greek island of . Key filming spots mentioned by the Hellenic Film Commission include: Film Productions Germany
To prevent bankruptcy, the islanders, led by the charming and the island's mayor, Spyros , engage in a frantic "Odyssey" of deception. They attempt to disguise a decrepit sheepfold as the missing power plant and constantly misdirect Geissner to delay his findings. As the banker and the "freedom-loving" islanders interact, the initial hostility evolves into mutual understanding and unlikely friendship. Key Themes