Revanche

Director: Gotz Spielmann
Starring: Johannes Krisch, Irina Potopenko, Andreas Lust, Ursula Straus
Year: 2008

Ex-con Alex works as a odd-jobs guy at an Austrian brothel. He is compelled to put into action his dream of running away and liberating his prostitute girlfriend, only to find that his plan goes terribly awry. He is then obsessed with getting revenge.

Comments: Gritty and yet at times somewhat improbable, the film maintains a ominous and suspenseful pace. Excellent acting performances.

Recommended.