Rider of the Flames (Feuerreiter) 25 years old

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.

Credits

Ulrich Mühe as

Martin Feifel as

Nina Hoss as

Ulrich Matthes as

Marianne Denicourt as

Rider of the Flames Cast

Name	Character
Ulrich Mühe He was 44, 54 years old when he died
Martin Feifel He was 33, now 59 years old
Nina Hoss She was 22, now 48 years old
Ulrich Matthes He was 39, now 64 years old
Marianne Denicourt She was 32, now 57 years old

Rider of the Flames Crew

Name	Department

Rider of the Flames (25 years)

Release day: Tuesday, May 26, 1998
Runtime: 130 minutes