Revanche

About Revanche

Revanche, released in 2008, is an Austrian thriller directed by Götz Spielmann. The movie revolves around the themes of guilt, revenge, forgiveness and redemption, set in and around Vienna and a rural farm area. A gripping plot develops between the main protagonists Alex, Robert, Susanne and Tamara.

Making / Production

Götz Spielmann directed the film who is also responsible for its screenplay. The movie was produced by Mathias Forberg, was Simon Saysico's debut in cinematography and Karina Ressler's meticulous editing gave life to the thrilling narrative.

Actors

• Johannes Krisch as Alex: An incredible performance as the ex-convict who works in a brothel, falls in love, and develops a plan for a life-changing heist.
• Andreas Lust as Robert: Played the role of a police officer with a point to prove, whose life takes an unprecedented turn.
• Ursula Strauss as Susanne: Brought life to the character of a loving wife who becomes a part of the thrilling sequence of events.
• Irina Potapenko as Tamara: Played the role of Alex's love interest with absolute finesse, her character being central to the plot development.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This was the first Austrian film to be nominated for the Best Foreign Language Film at the Oscars since 1961.
• The word 'Revanche' translates to 'revenge' in English, fitting perfectly with the movie's storyline.
• The film is considered a milestone in the revival of Austrian cinema.

Awards

'Revanche' bagged several prestigious awards and nominations. It received the Best Foreign Film Award at the National Society of Film Critics Awards, USA. It was also nominated for Best Foreign Language Film of the Year at the 81st Academy Awards.

Quotes

• "There is no reason to be afraid."
• "I'm doing it for myself. Not for you."
• "We owe it to ourselves to make a break for it."

Music and Soundtrack

• The film's instrumental score by Richard Herbert was an integral part of the movie, enhancing the dramatic tension.
• The original soundtrack has been praised for contributing to the movie's overall atmospheric narrative.