Der Schimmelreiter
Synopsis
North Friesland today: After the death of his father-in-law, Hauke Haien takes on two important roles in coastal protection - dyke count and director of coastal protection. Professionally, Hauke is the best man for the job; he is a visionary who lives and thinks in harmony with nature. Only people are not his cup of tea. As a loner, Hauke hardly knows how to inspire an audience and win over fellow campaigners. His warnings about the effects of climate change are dismissed as hysteria in the village, even though the coastal inhabitants know that a drastic change of course in climate policy is unavoidable. Fortunately for Hauke, his wife Elke supports him. She manages to make him heard. But Hauke does not enjoy his success for long, because when it becomes known that his plans are much more radical, he is met with incomprehension and anger. Resistance and pressure wear on him. Disaster can no longer be averted.
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Max Hubacher
Hauke Haien
Olga von Luckwald
Elke Haien
Annette Frier
Elina Leitl
Nico Holonics
Joshua Jagersberger
Carsten
Ramona Kunze-Libnow
Christoph Glaubacker
Iven
Harald Windisch
Kriemhild Hamann
Emanuel Fellmer
Malte, Tierarzt
Josephine Bloéb
Clara
Till Firit
Klaas Haders
Imke Siebert
erwachsene Wienke
Tim Ehlert
Stabsleiter
Margarethe Tiesel
Brigitte
Lisa Hofer
Vollina Peterson
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cologne Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franziska Meletzky
- Screenplay & Story
- Léonie-Claire Breinersdorfer
- Original Title
- Der Schimmelreiter
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Production Studios
- B+M Entertainment, WHee Film, Gretchenfilm, Network Movie, ZDF, ARTE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franziska Meletzky
Léonie-Claire Breinersdorfer, Theodor Storm
Bella Halben
Stine Sonne Munch
Rupert Henning, Michael Luda, Isabelle Welter, Wolfgang Cimera, Jan Richard Schuster
Department Leadership Roster
Bella Halben
Director of Photography
Franziska Meletzky
Director
Rupert Henning
Producer
Michael Luda
Producer
Isabelle Welter
Producer
Wolfgang Cimera
Producer
Léonie-Claire Breinersdorfer
Screenplay
Jan Richard Schuster
Producer
Annegret Weitkämper-Krug
Producer
Bettina Wente
Producer
Robert Schaefer
Producer
Stine Sonne Munch
Editor
Vanessa Wieduwilt
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Der Schimmelreiter.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Der Schimmelreiter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Der Schimmelreiter about?
North Friesland today: After the death of his father-in-law, Hauke Haien takes on two important roles in coastal protection - dyke count and director of coastal protection. Professionally, Hauke is the best man for the job; he is a visionary who lives and thinks in harmony with nature. Only people are not his cup of tea. As a loner, Hauke hardly knows how to inspire an audience and win over fellow campaigners. His warnings about the effects of climate change are dismissed as hysteria in the village, even though the coastal inhabitants know that a drastic change of course in climate policy is unavoidable. Fortunately for Hauke, his wife Elke supports him. She manages to make him heard. But Hauke does not enjoy his success for long, because when it becomes known that his plans are much more radical, he is met with incomprehension and anger. Resistance and pressure wear on him. Disaster can no longer be averted.
Who directed Der Schimmelreiter?
Der Schimmelreiter was directed by Franziska Meletzky.
Who stars in Der Schimmelreiter?
The principal cast of Der Schimmelreiter includes Max Hubacher, Olga von Luckwald, Annette Frier, Elina Leitl, Nico Holonics.
When was Der Schimmelreiter released and how long is it?
Der Schimmelreiter was released in 2026 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Is Der Schimmelreiter based on a book or true story?
Der Schimmelreiter is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Theodor Storm".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Der Schimmelreiter?
Der Schimmelreiter holds official age classifications: FR: TP.