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
as Panos, a shrewd Greek islander tasked with stalling him. Highway to Hellas
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. To prevent bankruptcy, the islanders, led by the
A joint venture between Pantaleon Films and Warner Bros. Film Productions Germany. Plot Summary Key Themes as Panos, a shrewd Greek islander
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:
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.
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:
