Mate Relja
Directing
- Born
- August 29, 1922 · Sibenik, Yugoslavia, [now Croatia]
- Died
- August 1, 2006 (age 83)
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
Behind the camera8
- 2024Challenge Director
- 1984The Secret of an Old Attic Dramaturgy
- 1976Train in the Snow Director, Writer
- 1966The Seventh Continent Assistant Director
- 1964A Star Travels South First Assistant Director
- 1963The Dangerous Journey Director
- 1960Son of Samson Second Unit Director
- 1960Point 905 Director