Rider of the Flames
Overview
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.
About Rider of the Flames (1998)
Rider of the Flames (1998) is a drama movie produced by Studio Filmowe Tor in Austria. It was directed by Nina Grosse and written by Susanne Schneider. On screen you will see Martin Feifel, Marianne Denicourt, Ulrich Matthes, Nina Hoss and Margit Carstensen. With a runtime of 2h 10m, the film averages 9.0/10 across 1 TMDB ratings.
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