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.
A joint venture between Pantaleon Films and Warner Bros. Film Productions Germany. Plot Summary 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. Jörg Geissner, an employee of the Munich-based AVO-Bank,
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
Beyond the satire, it is described as a warmhearted comedy about building bridges between clashing worlds. Filming Locations