About
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
Challenge2024 · Director
The Secret of an Old Attic1984 · Dramaturgy
Train in the Snow1976 · Director, Writer
The Seventh Continent1966 · Assistant Director
A Star Travels South1964 · First Assistant Director
The Dangerous Journey1963 · Director
Son of Samson1960 · Second Unit Director
Point 9051960 · Director