“It could actually kill someone.” : in a documentary dedicated to the mental health of young people, footballer Samuel Umtiti tells his journey through depression. Another 2018 world champion is also a speaker in the film which will be broadcast on December 2 on several channels and cinemas.
The defense speaks in the documentary Head dive : working together for mental health, directed by Lenny Grossman, broadcast Tuesday December 2 (21:15) simultaneously on TMC, Society + and TV5Monde and on YouTube, as well as in cinemas in Paris and other major French cities.
“Loneliness is something very strong. Not talking can kill, that’s what happened to me for months, I had the impression of being there without being there. witnessed the scoring of an unforgettable goal in the semifinal against Belgium (1-0).
After pressing his knee too hard to get the Grail, he was injured. Free fall. “I was completely in depression beyond words. Everyone thought I was happy because I was making money, but it was people and playing football that interested me, and I had neither.” he remembered.
At 56 minutes, the moving testimonies from teenagers, some of whom have attempted suicide, are similar to those of stars in support groups. Raphaël Varane and French international Gaëtane Thiney share their mental anguish. The former Madrilenian said he suffered depression when he joined Real aged 18; The midfielder with 163 caps remembers the missed match point in the 120th minute of the World Cup quarter-final against Germany, in a dark time.
The charity’s Génération 2018 world champions, Olivier Giroud, Blaise Matuidi and Djibril Sidibé, also testify in the film.
“Providing a platform for world champions in the field of mental health, role model for all generations» East “fundamental” to Government Information Services (GIS) director Michaël Nathan, who recalled that 13 million French people are affected by psychological disorders every year. This experience “Encourage everyone to break the silence : Mental health is everyone’s business, including their idols.
