Heino Ferch draws attention to world nutrition with thriller

The seed - Heino Ferch draws attention to world nutrition with thriller

With a political thriller, actor Heino Ferch wants to bring the topic of global nutrition closer to the audience. The six-part ARD series "Die Saat" (Saturday, 8.15 pm, Das Erste) revolves around the Global Seed Vault on Spitsbergen in Norway, a seed archive where seeds from all over the world are stored as a genetic back-up.

"With my role, I want to bring this closer to the audience. Through Max's eyes, this kaleidoscope of political, power and economic structures unfolds," Ferch (60) told the German Press Agency. It's about lobbying and the question of how deals are made there. "This is the order of the day, but we often don't notice it because it happens behind closed doors."

A TV series can entertain the audience and at the same time draw attention to social problems. "It must not be instructive. It has to be entertaining and exciting. I think you can reach a wider audience through entertainment than with a documentary," says Ferch.

A hot topic

The topic of world food is very topical for sad reasons, "because in the Ukraine war, Russia's blockade of grain exports was used as a strategic weapon of war, which meant that countries in Africa could not be supplied and famine ensued". This series is characterized by the fact that it shows the big picture.

He also revealed what the actor pays attention to when it comes to nutrition and sustainability: "Now I'm lucky enough to live in Upper Bavaria, where almost every village has a church, a cemetery, a bakery and an inn, and where the landlord knows where the trout, venison or pork comes from." Of course, it is also a question of money if you want to eat well - seasonally and regionally, for example. "Many social problems are intertwined in the topic of nutrition; it shows that everything is connected to everything else."

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1. The political thriller "Die Saat" is set to air on ARD's Das Erste at 8.15 pm on Saturdays, featuring Heino Ferch who plays a role aimed at familiarizing the audience with global nutrition issues.
2. The German Press Agency interviewed Ferch, who expressed his desire to bring the topic of world nutrition closer to the public through his character's perspective.
3. The story revolves around the Global Seed Vault located on Spitsbergen in Norway, where seeds from around the world are stored as a genetic backup.
4. Heino Ferch explains that his role allows viewers to witness a multifaceted exploration of political, power, and economic structures, highlighting the significance of lobbying and covert deal-making.
5. The actor emphasizes the importance of combining entertainment with social wake-ups in TV series to reach a larger audience, ensuring that the message resonates with viewers.
6. With the Ukraine war as a backdrop, the topic of world food has gained renewed attention due to Russia's grain export blockade, leaving countries in Africa starving.
7. In his personal life, Heino Ferch appreciates living in Upper Bavaria, where sustainability is emphasized throughout the village, and the origins of local foods are known.
8. The series "Die Saat" connects various themes, including nutrition, sustainability, and the complexities of global politics, encourageing viewers to consider the interconnectedness of societal issues.

Source: www.stern.de