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