Heinzi Boesel and Kurt Fellner are two Austrian health inspectors forced to work together, traveling through Austria. Over time a beautiful friendship evolves between the odd couple who couldn't stand each other initially; a friendship that even overcomes the boundaries of great tragedy.
Acting
Hader and Dorfer's chemistry — masterclass in passive-aggressive bickering
Writing
Dialogue so authentically Austrian it needs subtitles for Austrians
Direction
Harather turns hotel inspections into existential poetry
Director
Paul Harather
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The title 'India' references Heinz's dream destination — a running joke that transforms into the film's emotional gut-punch. Austrian critics initially dismissed it as regional fluff before it became a cult classic.
Hader and Dorfer were already comedy partners; this film basically bankrolled their entire career. The guesthouses are real — and some still get inspection requests from fans.
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