Revanche
“Whose fault is it if life doesn't go your way?”
Synopsis
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.
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Criterion TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-01-13
Top Cast
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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
Johannes Zeiler
Police Officer #3
Max Schmiedl
Police Officer #1
Magdalena Kropiunig
Prostitute
Nicoletta Prokes
Cinderella Prostitute #4
Elisabetha Pejcinoska
Cinderella Prostitute #1
Aniko Bärkanyi
Cinderella Prostitute #2
Annamaria Haytö
Cinderella Prostitute #3
Haris Bilajbegovic
Man stopping Harry
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 4, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Götz Spielmann
- Screenplay & Story
- Götz Spielmann
- Original Title
- Revanche
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German, Russian
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Studios
- Spielmannfilm, Prisma Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Götz Spielmann
Götz Spielmann
Martin Gschlacht
Karina Ressler
Sandra Bohle, Heinz Stussak, Mathias Forberg, Götz Spielmann
Department Leadership Roster
Götz Spielmann
Screenplay
Götz Spielmann
Director
Karina Ressler
Editor
Maria Gruber
Production Design
Monika Buttinger
Costume Design
Martin Gschlacht
Director of Photography
Sandra Bohle
Producer
Heinz Stussak
Producer
Mathias Forberg
Producer
Götz Spielmann
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Revanche
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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?
The principal cast of Revanche includes Johannes Krisch, Irina Potapenko, Andreas Lust, Ursula Strauss, Hanno Pöschl.
When was Revanche released and how long is it?
Revanche was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Revanche?
Revanche holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).