Mate Relja
Directing
83 years oldSibenik, Yugoslavia, [now Croatia]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.
Personal Details
Movies (9)
Challenge
Director (Directing)
2024
Pula Confidential
as Himself
2003
5.4
The Secret of an Old Attic
Dramaturgy (Crew)
1984
7.8
Train in the Snow
Director (Directing)
1976
6.4
The Seventh Continent
Assistant Director (Directing)
1966
5.5
A Star Travels South
First Assistant Director (Directing)
1964
5.5
The Dangerous Journey
Director (Directing)
1963
6.1
Son of Samson
Second Unit Director (Directing)
1960
5.0
Point 905
Director (Directing)
1960