Overview

• Edgar Selge, a renowned actor and writer, emphasizes the need for society to support rather than exclude people seeking mental health treatment.
• Selge's new film, 'Marianengraben', directed by Eileen Byrne, explores themes of grief and mental health through a poignant road trip narrative.
• The film features a young girl and an older man, both grappling with personal loss and guilt, embarking on a journey to Italy.
• Selge and his wife, Franziska Walser, actively support 'Basta', an organization dedicated to aiding those with mental illnesses.
• He believes that mentally sensitive individuals highlight societal pressures and should be embraced as integral members of the community.