Windstorm: The Great Hurricane 2021

Overview

Windstorm: The Great Hurricane is a 2021 film directed by Lea Schmidbauer that falls under the genres of family, adventure, and drama. With a runtime of one hour and thirty-six minutes, the production was released in Germany on July 29, 2021. The story follows a traveling horse circus that arrives at the small German estate of Kaltenbach after a sudden, violent summer storm breaks out. The film features a cast including Luna Paiano, Hanna Binke, Matteo Miska, and Amber Bongard. The plot centers on Ari, who becomes concerned when she realizes that a circus horse named Orkan is in mortal danger. Alongside a boy named Carlo and the horse Ostwind, Ari attempts to rescue Orkan from the circus owner. Their plan is discovered by the circus director, which places both Orkan and Ostwind at risk. Ari and Carlo must then work quickly to rectify the situation and save the horses. The narrative explores the complexities of circus life and Ari's interest in the world of horse riding.