The Santa Ana wind comes out of the Mojave Desert and blows hot and destructively across the coast of Southern California. But the wind is not just a nuisance and a threat. The fact that California is at the forefront of wind energy is also thanks to the Santa Ana wind.
Director Monika von Behr meets people whose lives are directly connected to this natural phenomenon. She embarks on a gripping journey of discovery through California.
Actor James Lashly tells of the fascination of this unpredictable wind for Hollywood screenwriters. He himself is torn by this very special wind, which sometimes makes people lose their mental balance. “Lovers who kill themselves attribute it to the wind.” It is impossible to get used to the Santa Anas….