Actor Sönke Möhring (47) convinced as father Heinz in the successful biography adaptation "The boy has to be in the fresh air" (2018). Today, Friday (May 22nd), he can be seen in the new episode of the crime series "Last Trace Berlin: Guilt" (9:15 p.m., ZDF). In addition, it looks just like he is for many of his colleagues Corona due to professional reasons. In an interview with the news agency spot on news, he tells how he is with the restrictions, what he thinks of the Bundesliga start and whether he has already been to the hardware store.
How are you with the restrictions?
Sönke Möhring: In principle, I'm (still) fine. That is a question of scale, conditions and also the ability to deal with such situations. But the financial cushion is getting narrower.
What is bothering you and what has perhaps also developed as a new quality?
Möhring: I am particularly bothered by the federal structures in this country, which seem to cause more unrest and confusion than it would make sense. There are no uniform and binding guidelines and common objectives and solutions. But I am also bothered by all those who just dismiss it as annoying and don't stick to it. It would be nice if we continued to be aware of the importance of the health and care system. You can never save on that and on the staff. And that the way we live, regardless of the virus, should be rethought clearly in all its excess and greed.
How do you keep in touch with family / friends / colleagues?
Möhring: Thanks to the telephone and the Internet, you are already well connected and there is almost something therapeutic when you can cry out to each other. But it doesn't replace real social interaction.
What is your favorite pastime at home?
Möhring: With classic board games like Fang hat or Monopoly, cards, quartet, puzzles and light sports activities in the park and at home.
Have you been to the hardware store?
Möhring: I haven't been to the hardware store yet. And if I'm honest, I would also prefer to go to the zoo, the library or the museum with my son. Better renovate the mind than the basement.
What do you think of the protective masks?
Möhring: Regardless of what I think of it or how I feel about it: I fully adapt to the recommendations and hope to have my share in an improvement.
What does the current situation mean for your professional life?
Möhring: At the moment almost everything and everyone is at rest. We had a shooting break and hope to continue at the end of May. Other projects will probably not be realized or significantly later. All the logistics and supposed economic security have been overthrown. State aid is, if at all, only eligible for a small part. It really demands a lot from us.
What do you think of the discussion about football games / Bundesliga start etc.?
Möhring: Entertainment is certainly helpful in times of crisis and provides a brief distraction from the worries and needs. And football is absolutely part of it. The size and importance of the topic in the social discussion, however, almost irritated me. Nonetheless, as a football fan, I am of course pleased that the ball is rolling again. Even if at ghost games, I'm there.
What are you most looking forward to when the exceptional corona situation is over?
Möhring: On friends, social contacts, hugs and the ease of being. Normality. And damn it: to work.
What will you possibly keep anyway?
Möhring: washing hands can save lives! And if it could be kept in the future that no one would hack my shopping cart in the future, I wouldn't mind.