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
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Movies 8
Director 6
self 1
Dramaturgy
The Secret of an Old Attic (1984)
Movie
Director
Train in the Snow (1976)
Movie
Assistant Director
The Seventh Continent (1966)
Movie
First Assistant Director
A Star Travels South (1964)
Movie
Second Unit Director
Son of Samson (1960)
Movie
Director
Point 905 (1960)
Movie
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Known ForDirecting
GenderMale
Birthday1922-08-29
Deathday2006-08-01 (83 years old)
Birth PlaceŠibenik, Croatia
AwardsVladimir Nazor Award
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