DARK RIDER
A DOCUMENTARY FEATURE BY EVA KÜPPER




SYNOPSIS
Together with Australian race champion Kevin Magee, blind motorcycle rider Ben Felten wants to pursue his childhood dream of becoming a professional racer. Despite the enormous risks of driving without seeing, they set out to break the world record and become the fastest blind man on a motorcycle.
When they meet Jed (13), who suffers from a similar eye condition as Ben, their journey becomes even more persistent; By breaking the world record they hope to help Jed find his confidence and hope for the future again.
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CREDITS
Director & writer Eva Küpper
Producers Ellen De Waele & Elisa Heene
DOP Carl Rottiers
Editor Thijs Van Nuffel
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In coproduction with
Hanne Phlypo for Clin - d'Oeil Films
Denis Vaslin & Fleur Knopperts - Volya Films
BR/Arte, RTBF Télévision belge, VRT/Canvas
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WITH THE SUPPORT OF
VAF (Vlaams Audiovisueel fonds)
Centre du Cinéma et de l'audiovisuel de la fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles
Netherlands Film Fund
Creative Europe MEDIA
Telenet - Streamz
BNP Paribas Fortis Film Finance
Tax Shelter of the Belgian Government
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