Gojko Mitić: The Indian star and the dilemma in Polenztal!

Gojko Mitić: The Indian star and the dilemma in Polenztal!

Gojko Mitić, the famous actor and director, known from the GDR Indian films, is celebrating his 78th year of life and is expected in Polenztal. Mitić, who became a star with his leading role in the first GDR Indian film “The Sons of the Great Bear” in 1966, is causing great anticipation in the region. The film was partly shot in the picturesque Polenztal in Saxon Switzerland, making the area a special place for his followers, who can get up close and personal with him on this occasion. Sächsische reports that a project in Heeselicht in Planning is intended to keep the memory of this unique filming location alive.

The hiking trails to Kohlhaukuppe in Geising, which are well-known for the region, have recently suffered from the mud paths caused by forestry machines. Hikers report poor conditions, which has contributed to a decline in sales in the neighboring restaurants. The owner of the Kohlhaukuppe swallows the bitter pill and suffers from the effects of these grievances. The reason for the failed routes is the transport of wood to thin the forest in order to create climate-stable forests. This work is expected to take another two weeks, but the paths will then be repaired.

A look at Gojko Mitić's career

Gojko Mitić, born on June 13, 1940 in Leskovac, Serbia, has established himself as one of the most dazzling characters in GDR films. His roles as the Lakota chief Tokei-ihto and in other Occident and Indian films such as Vértestvérek and Fehér farkasok brought him widespread popularity and earned him the nickname "Winnetou of the East", although he never played this iconic role in films. According to Wikipedia, Mitić appeared in a total of 12 DEFA Indian films between 1966 and 1984. He is considered not only as an actor, but also as a director and singer - a true all-rounder.

His popularity also extends beyond the borders of the GDR. He was particularly in demand in Eastern Europe in the 1970s and 1980s and his films increased the number of cinemagoers. His path later took him to the Karl May Festival in Bad Segeberg, where he continued to perform as Winnetou for the audience. Mitić is also valued for his fascinating multilingualism and speaks all Slavic languages, German as well as a little Italian and English, which ensures him an even broader base of fans.

Future and local developments

While Mitić continues to dedicate himself to the experience of his fans, the region does not stand still either. At the local level, the renewal of the Reinholdshain wind farm has been discussed in Glashütte for two years. At the last meeting, the city council spoke out against one of the two options discussed, giving Mayor Sven Gleißberg the opportunity to look for a creative compromise. Developments in local infrastructure and ecology now require the attention of all stakeholders.

Gojko Mitić is not only a name in the film industry, but now also a part of the region's cultural identity. His return to the place that once made him a star offers not only nostalgia, but also an opportunity to keep the historical links alive while taking on the challenges of contemporary life in the region.