Winnetou of the East: Gojko Mitic celebrates 85th birthday in the Riverboat!

Winnetou of the East: Gojko Mitic celebrates 85th birthday in the Riverboat!

Brandenburg an der Havel, Deutschland - In the "Riverboat", a very special birthday is celebrated today: Gojko Mitic, who is known as the "Winnetou of the East", is 85 years old. Mitic enjoyed great popularity in the 1960s to 1980s, especially with his role in the legendary DEFA films. These adventurous stories addressed the resistance of the indigenous peoples against white intruders and made the Yugoslawen a cult star in the GDR, where he participated in 12 of the 14 produced Indian films, such as MDR.

DIS DEFA Indian films, also known as "Red Westerns", were produced by the DEFA film studio between 1966 and 1983. They not only consolidated Mitic's call, but also contributed to the cultural identity of the time. His charisma and the unforgettable films such as "The Sons of the Great Bärin" and "Chingachgook, the big snake" shaped several generations. Mitic reflects in an interview today about the importance of these films and his personal trip.

sporting successes and anniversaries

A little away from the solemn background of the "Riverboat" we can also note the sporty triumph of SC Magdeburg. Coach Bennet Wiegert and his team won the Champions League! In a gripping final, the SCM defeated the Foxes Berlin with 32:26. Wiegert not only celebrates the title, but also his tenth anniversary as a coach in Magdeburg. The club's sporting performance solidifies its position in the handball scene, such as MDR emphasized.

Another remarkable event is the closure of Birgit Fischer's canch school. The canoe legend, which eight Olympic and four silver medals won, decided to spend more time with her family and grandchildren. Fischer, who was celebrated both as the youngest as well as the oldest Olympic champion in her sport, will look back on an impressive career and will enjoy the delights of life outside of the competition in the future.

culture and entertainment

In the music scene, Hans-Vamst "Timsen" Hinrichsen from Santiano causes a stir with his solo album "Vun here". His album not only presents Low German texts, but also duets with various artists. A very special highlight is the song "Life Time", which is presented in the "Riverboat" studio. Peggy March also celebrates her 60th anniversary in the music business. On the occasion of this special event, she published a new version of her hits "At 17 you still have dreams" that reminds of her glamorous career.

There is also news on the television page: Vanessa Rottenburg will be the new chief physician Dr. Lucia Böhm in the popular MDR series "In all friendship". With her versatile career, she brings a breath of fresh air to the series. In addition, Bettina Schliephake-Burhardt will ensure culinary highlights as a juror at "The Back"-a truly relevant personality in the enjoyment industry.