The Ibiza Affair

When the story originally broke I already said I can't wait to watch the movie. What an exciting weekend of watching the news it was!

I honestly didn't expect much. I was just looking forward to experience the fall of HC Strache on TV again. And what a fall it was. These days he's begging for money from his fans on social media. What a pathetic *#^*!~{^!

But this production was amazing. Fast paced. Gudenus character made me laugh. Brilliantly played. But it wasn't a story to ridicule, it was well done. The different characters were portrayed really well, their motivation as well as struggles.

Also didn't expect to be able to watch it in the U. K. Doubt many Brits will watch it but hey, love some good Austrian accent on screen here.

Can't wait to watch the downfall of Sebastian Kurz. Hope the same production team will take care of that!

The Ibiza Affaire, a mini series chronicling the events leading up to a major political crisis in Austria in 2019, is the best germanspeaking production I have ever seen.

Presented in cinema scope and at slick pace, cinematographer Kinneast an director Schier playfully lead us through a rather complicated plot that in lesser hands would have been a drag. Resembling such works as The Big Short or Vice, the snappy editing and joyful explanatory set pieces keep the energy up at every moment.

This could have easily ended up a parody, but with the massive talent in front of and behind the camera, The Ibiza Affaire is a gripping and energetic drama, bursting with visual finesse and amusing details that drive home the absurdity of the siruation while never betraying the seriousness of the characters.

The show sets a new standard for Austrian and German filmmaking. The old ways are done. This is the way.