Mate Relja
Born: 1922-08-29 in Sibenik, Yugoslavia, [now Croatia]
Died: 2006-08-01
Known For: Directing
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.
Filmography
2024
- Challenge ... (Director)
2003
- Pula Confidential as Himself
1984
- The Secret of an Old Attic ... (Dramaturgy)
1976
- Train in the Snow ... (Director)
1966
- The Seventh Continent ... (Assistant Director)
1964
- A Star Travels South ... (First Assistant Director)
1963
- The Dangerous Journey ... (Director)
1960
- Son of Samson ... (Second Unit Director)
- Point 905 ... (Director)