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Sandro Franchina

Known for

Writing

Born

September 25, 1939

Birthplace

Rome, Italy

Died

February 22, 1998 (aged 58)

Biography

Sandro Franchina was an Italian film director, screenwriter, and actor. He began his career as a child actor, notably appearing in Roberto Rossellini's Europe '51 (1952) alongside Ingrid Bergman. Transitioning to directing, Franchina is best known for Morire gratis (1968), a film that explores the journey of a young artist traveling from Rome to Paris. His work often delved into themes of existentialism and the human condition, contributing to Italian cinema during the 1960s.

Best known work

Europa '51

Europa '51

1952
Morire gratis

Morire gratis

1968
Enigma

Enigma

1986
Bahia de Todos os Sambas

Bahia de Todos os Sambas

1996
Down with Uncle

Down with Uncle

1962
Filmers buiten het gareel

Filmers buiten het gareel

1969

Filmography

  1. 1996

    Bahia de Todos os Sambas

    Thanks

  2. 1986

    Enigma

    as L'ingeniere

  3. 1969

  4. 1968

    Morire gratis

    Screenstory, Director, Screenplay

  5. 1962

    Down with Uncle

    Assistant Director

  6. 1952

    Europa '51

    as Michele Girard

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