Revanche (2008)
Whose fault is it if life doesn't go your way?
Alex, an ex-con working as muscle in a Vienna brothel, dreams of escaping with his girlfriend Tamara, who also works there. Their attempt to break free sets off a chain of events that links their fate with a rural police officer and his troubled marriage. As their lives intersect, a quiet struggle unfolds between guilt, grief, and the desire for redemption.
Director: Götz Spielmann
Genre: Crime, Drama, Romance, Thriller
Runtime: 121 min
Release Date: May 16, 2008
Cast
- Johannes Krisch - Alex
- Irina Potapenko - Tamara
- Andreas Lust - Robert
- Ursula Strauss - Susanne
- Hanno Pöschl - Konecny
- Johannes Thanheiser - Hausner
- Linde Prelog - Robert's mother
- Michael-Joachim Heiss - Tagportier
- Rainer Gradischnig - Harry
- Toni Slama - Customer
Screenplay
- Götz Spielmann (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Martin Gschlacht
Editing: Karina Ressler
Production: Spielmannfilm, Prisma Film
Country: Austria
Language: Deutsch, Pусский
Original Language: de
Themes
Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Unfaithful Wife and Story of Retribution, Merciless and Violent Heists, Heavy Consequences of Friendship Betrayal, Betrayal from the Closest Friend
Keywords
infidelity, prostitute, loss of loved one, brothel, pimp, heist, revenge, prostitution, bank robbery, extramarital affair, ex-con
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Revanche about?
- Alex, an ex-con working as muscle in a Vienna brothel, dreams of escaping with his girlfriend Tamara, who also works there. Their attempt to break free sets off a chain of events that links their fate with a rural police officer and his troubled marriage. As their lives intersect, a quiet struggle unfolds between guilt, grief, and the desire for redemption.
- Who directed Revanche?
- Revanche was directed by Götz Spielmann.
- Who stars in Revanche?
- Revanche stars Johannes Krisch, Irina Potapenko, Andreas Lust, Ursula Strauss, Hanno Pöschl, Johannes Thanheiser.
- How long is Revanche?
- Revanche has a runtime of 2h 1m (121 minutes).
- What genre is Revanche?
- Revanche is a Crime, Drama, Romance, Thriller film.
- Where was Revanche produced?
- Revanche was produced in Austria.
- What are the themes of Revanche?
- The themes of Revanche include: Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Unfaithful Wife and Story of Retribution, Merciless and Violent Heists, Heavy Consequences of Friendship Betrayal, Betrayal from the Closest Friend.