Known For
Directing
Born
Aug 29, 1922
Died
Aug 01, 2006
Place of Birth
Sibenik, Yugoslavia, [now Croatia]
Credits
9 titles
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
Filmography
Challenge
Director
Pula Confidential
Himself
The Secret of an Old Attic
Dramaturgy
Train in the Snow
Director
The Seventh Continent
Assistant Director
A Star Travels South
First Assistant Director
The Dangerous Journey
Director
Son of Samson
Second Unit Director
Point 905
Director