Mate Relja
Personal Info
Known For Director
Gender Male
Birthday 1922-08-29
Deathday 2006-08-01 (83 years old)
Place of Birth Sibenik, Yugoslavia, [now Croatia]
Mate Relja
Biography
Mate Relja was a Croatian film director, screenwriter, and actor. He is best known for directing Vlak u snijegu (Train in the Snow, 1976), a beloved children's film based on the novel by Mato Lovrak. The film has become a classic in Croatian cinema, cherished for its portrayal of teamwork and perseverance among schoolchildren. Relja's contributions have been instrumental in shaping the landscape of Croatian film.
Known For
Director
1976
Train in the Snow
as Director
1966
The Seventh Continent
as Assistant Director
1964
A Star Travels South
as First Assistant Director
1963
The Dangerous Journey
as Director
1960
Point 905
as Director
1960
Son of Samson
as Second Unit Director
Writer
1976
Train in the Snow
as Writer
Crew
1984
The Secret of an Old Attic
as Dramaturgy
Actor
2003
Pula Confidential
as Himself