Revanche

This compelling and cleverly constructed drama from Austrian filmmaker Götz Spielmann (Antares) concerns the intertwined destinies of two couples, one " respectable" and the other treading the other side of the law. A desperate man and his Ukrainian girlfriend rob a bank in a remote village outside of Vienna, unintentionally impacting the lives of a policeman and his wife. Containing some frank sexuality, this unique tale of revenge was one of the most acclaimed surprises at the 2008 Telluride Film Festival. In German with English subtitles. (Austria) 121 min.

Part of the For Your Consideration program.