As Director
The Dangerous Journey
1963
5.5
Mate Relja
Directing
Birth date
August 29, 1922
Birth place
Sibenik, Yugoslavia, [now Croatia]
Death date
August 1, 2006
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.
