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.
Friedrich Holderlin
Susette Gontard
Isaac von Sinclair
Sinclair's mother
Henry Gontard
detective
"Germania"
"Marianna"
Friedrich Schelling
Georg Hegel
Jacob Gontard
Madame Gontard d'Orville
Mariele
Georg Hammelmann
doctor Muller
camel owner (uncredited)
(uncredited)
doctor Sommering (uncredited)
servant (uncredited)
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Director
Co-Producer
Still Photographer
Interior Designer
Interior Designer
Writer
Director of Photography
Special Effects
Assistant Production Manager
Administration
Props
Assistant Editor
Production Manager
Administration
Props
Special Effects
Production Design
Props
Original Music Composer
Second Unit Director of Photography
Makeup Artist
Casting
Catering
Original Music Composer
Stunt Coordinator
Assistant Production Manager
Assistant Production Manager
Props
Stunts
Translator
Master Lighting Artist
Props
Production Design
Still Photographer