Mate Relja

Directing·Aug 29, 1922·Sibenik, Yugoslavia, [now Croatia]

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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.

Film	Credit
Challenge2024 · Director	Director
Pula Confidential2003 · Himself	Himself
Train in the Snow1976 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
The Dangerous Journey1963 · Director	Director
Point 9051960 · Director	Director