Rider of the Flames

Rider of the Flames

1998 · 130 min · ★ 9.0 · Drama

Feuerreiter is an elegant period drama that begins in Frankfurt in 1796. Through his friend, Baron von Sinclair, romantic and rebellious poet Friedrich Hölderlin secures the position of a private tutor in the home of a banker named Gontard. He is soon torn between his passion for poetry and his love for Susette, the lady of the house. To top it all off, Baron von Sinclair is in love with him. Hölderlin's most beautiful poems are written during this trying time. However, he becomes a total recluse when he loses Susette. The film examines the effects of conflicting demands, both emotional and sensual, that may inspire art. Feuerreiter was screened as part of the New German Films at the 49th International Berlin Film Festival, 1999.

Directed by Nina Grosse · Written by Susanne Schneider

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Martin Feifel Friedrich Holderlin
Marianne Denicourt Susette Gontard
Ulrich Matthes Isaac von Sinclair
Nina Hoss
Margit Carstensen Sinclair's mother
Matthias Faber Henry Gontard
Jochen Regelien detective
Ueli Jäggi "Germania"
Dieter Landuris "Marianna"
Pierre Besson Friedrich Schelling
Tobias Langhoff Georg Hegel
Ulrich Mühe Jacob Gontard

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