epa01776987 Erol Sander, as Winnetou, performs during the premiere of 'Schatz im Silbersee' (Treasure of Silver Lake) at the Karl May festival in Bad Segeberg, Germany, 27 June 2009. Aroung 7,000 visitors attended the opening of the 58th edition of the festival. Karl May was a best-selling German author, best known for his novels set in the American Old West. EPA/KAY NIETFELD