Rider of the Flames (1998)

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.

Cast

Friedrich Holderlin
Susette Gontard
Georg Hegel
Jacob Gontard
Madame Gontard d'Orville
doctor Muller
Isaac von Sinclair
camel owner (uncredited)
(uncredited)
doctor Sommering (uncredited)
servant (uncredited)
Sinclair's mother
Henry Gontard
"Germania"
Friedrich Schelling

Crew

Director of Photography
Second Unit Director of Photography
Master Lighting Artist
Production Design
Production Design
Interior Designer
Interior Designer
Original Music Composer
Original Music Composer
Assistant Editor
Stunt Coordinator
Still Photographer
Still Photographer
Special Effects
Production Manager
Assistant Production Manager
Assistant Production Manager
Assistant Production Manager
Administration
Administration