As the film opens, there’s an immediate and unflinching resolve. It’s WWII, and Nazi soldiers are stripping Jewish families from their homes. Young Hannah (Devon Ross) is being told her new name and where she’s from. Her parents attempt to protect her.After a brutal execution by Nazi soldiers, Hannah is questioned next, keeping to her story but eventually killing one of the men responsible. It’s a shattering intro that immediately establishes the discomforting feel. Dominik Sedlar’s Vindicta is a harrowing tale that is anchored by exquisite direction and a star-turning lead performance.Editor in Chief Kristy Strouse's full review continues at Film Inquiry














