Polyphemus

Personal Info

Gender

Male

Birthday

1922-08-29 (102 years old)

Place of Birth

Sibenik, Yugoslavia, [now Croatia]

Mate Relja

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.

Known For

Acting

2003

Directing

1976

Train in the Snow as Director

1966

The Seventh Continent as Assistant Director

1964

A Star Travels South as First Assistant Director

1963

1960

Point 905 as Director
Son of Samson as Second Unit Director

Writing

1976

Crew

1984