Mate Relja
- Directing
- Born
- 29 August 1922 (died 1 August 2006)
- Place of birth
- Sibenik, Yugoslavia, [now Croatia]
- Known for
- Directing · Train in the Snow, Point 905
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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