Director

Robert Saaskin

Directing

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Directed movies: 9Directed series: 0All crew credits: 9

TMDB ID: 1333001

IMDb ID: nm0754401

Known for: Directing

Born: August 2, 1920

Died: May 3, 1972

Age: 51

Place of birth: Copenhagen, Denmark

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1951 - 1960

Years active: 10

Wikidata: Q12333618

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Director (5)Assistant Director (4)

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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.

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