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:
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: Highway to Hellas
The film plays with archetypes of the "pedantic German" and the "scheming Greek" to challenge prejudices and foster empathy. While set on the fictional Paladiki, the movie
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 Film Overview Release Date: November 26, 2015 (Germany)
A joint venture between Pantaleon Films and Warner Bros. Film Productions Germany. Plot Summary