1977Nominee
Best Director
Mosquito the Defiler
Marijan Vajda
Director · Writer
Zagreb
January 1, 1920
Biography
Marijan Vajda was a writer and director born in Yugoslavia who directed many movies and short films. 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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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
1961Nominee
Best Director
The Choosy Bride-to-Be
1962Winner
Best Director
Šeki's Rolling, Watch Out!
Career Highlights
1960Highlight
Best Director
Shared Apartment
1971Highlight
Best Director
Toilet-Talk
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Mosquito the Defiler