Mate Relja

(1922 - 2006)

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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.

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Gender

Male

Born

1922-08-29

Died

2006-08-01 (83 years old)

Place of Birth

Sibenik, Yugoslavia, [now Croatia]

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