Synopsis
After the catastrophic events in Fukushima, the transition to renewable energy was placed firmly on the political agenda in Germany. Wind power is a preferred energy source. As a result, ever-increasing numbers of wind turbines are built across Germany, casting an expanding mark on previously unspoilt landscapes. The film examines conflicts around wind turbines in a southern German forest to pose fundamental questions: how does renewable energy, which should protect nature, paradoxically threaten it? What are we willing to sacrifice to keep our energy-intensive lifestyles? Do we need to abandon the paradigm of permanent growth?
