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Robert Saaskin

Known for

Directing

Born

August 2, 1920

Birthplace

Copenhagen, Denmark

Died

May 3, 1972 (aged 51)

Biography

Robert Saaskin was a Danish film director and screenwriter known for his contributions to mid-20th-century Danish cinema. He began his career as an assistant director, working on various projects before making his directorial debut. Notable works include Sin Alley (Bundfald, 1957), co-directed with Palle Kjærulff-Schmidt, which explores the lives of disillusioned youth in Copenhagen. Saaskin also directed Når der kommer en båd (1949) and Frihed forpligter (1951). His films often delved into social issues, reflecting the complexities of Danish society during his era.

Best known work

Father of Four: In the City
Father of Four: In the City
1956
Farlig ungdom
Farlig ungdom
1953
Father of Four
Father of Four
1953
Sin Alley
Sin Alley
1957
Father of Four: In the Countryside
Father of Four: In the Countryside
1955
Vagabonderne paa Bakkegaarden
Vagabonderne paa Bakkegaarden
1958
Det skete paa Møllegaarden
Det skete paa Møllegaarden
1960
The Face of Truth
The Face of Truth
1951
Flintesønnerne
Flintesønnerne
1956
Fodboldpræsten
Fodboldpræsten
1951

Filmography

  1. 1960

    Det skete paa Møllegaarden

    Director

  2. 1959

    De sjove aar

    Director

  3. 1958

  4. 1957

    Sin Alley

    Director

  5. 1956

  6. 1956

    Father of Four: In the City

    Assistant Director

  7. 1955

  8. 1953

  9. 1953

    Farlig ungdom

    Assistant Director

  10. 1951

  11. 1951

  12. 1951

    The Face of Truth

    Assistant Director

  13. 1950

    Vejen til søen

    Director, Editor

  14. 1949

    Ploven

    Director

  15. 1948

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