Revanche is a 2008 Austrian drama film directed by Götz Spielmann. The film revolves around the story of Alex, an ex-con who works as an assistant at a brothel in Vienna. Alex is in love with a Ukrainian prostitute named Tamara and plans to flee to the South with her after robbing a bank owned by a wealthy man.
However, during the robbery, something terrible happens and Alex's plan goes awry. As a result, Alex and Tamara are forced to stay in Vienna, and Alex becomes consumed with thoughts of revenge against the man he believes is responsible for the tragedy.
Meanwhile, the wealthy man's wife, Susanne, is struggling to come to terms with her husband's infidelities and tries to find solace in a new friendship with Alex. As the story unfolds, the characters' lives become increasingly intertwined and their actions have potentially fatal consequences.
Revanche is a slow-burning and tense film that explores the themes of revenge, guilt, and redemption. The film is renowned for its strong performances, particularly that of Johannes Krisch, who plays Alex. The film was nominated for the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar in 2009 and won several awards at international film festivals.